Los Angeles Theft Crimes Attorney

Criminal Defense Attorney - Serving Los Angeles, Ventura & Surrounding Cities

A theft crime is a criminal act in which a person willfully takes another person’s property without consent.  Commonly committed theft crimes are:

• shoplifting
• grand theft auto
• carjacking
• burglary
• receipt of stolen property
• identity theft
• credit card theft

In California, theft crimes are categorized as petty theft or grand theft.  Petty theft is stealing property that is valued at $400 or less.  If the stolen property is valued at less than $50, the petty theft charge may be reduced to an infraction.  However, most petty theft charges are classified as misdemeanors.  Grand theft is stealing property that is valued at $400 or greater.  A grand theft charge may be classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony, but the majority of grand theft charges are considered felonies.  This is especially true in cases involving the use of a weapon.  The classification of the charges will also depend on whether the defendant has prior theft charges or a prior criminal record.   

Theft Crime Penalties
After a person has been convicted of a theft crime, he/she may have to spend time in jail, pay monetary fines, serve community service time, and be placed on probation.  Once a person has been charged with a theft crime, he/she needs to speak with a qualified criminal defense attorney.  A criminal defense attorney can evaluate the person’s case, advise the person of his/her legal options, and represent the person in court. 

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
If you have been charged with a theft crime in Los Angeles, you should retain the services of a skilled criminal defense attorney.   The Law Offices of Debra S. White has helped numerous clients who have been charged with theft crimes in Los Angeles.  Attorney White has successfully handled both misdemeanor and felony cases.  As a criminal defense attorney with years of practice experience, Debra S. White is fully prepared to aggressively litigate on your behalf. 

Contact us to discuss your Los Angeles Theft Crimes case!