Our California criminal defense lawyers are experienced and ready to protect you against charges of grand theft
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In California, grand theft is considered to have occurred when something is stolen and the value exceeds $400. Grand theft is similar to crimes such as robbery, burglary, and shoplifting. Whether or not the theft is considered a misdemeanor or a felony will depend on what the item or property is, the value of the item, the circumstances in which the item was stolen, and a prior criminal record, particularly previous theft-related offenses. Some items or property, such as a vehicle, firearms, or certain animals, will always be charged as grand theft, while a prior petty theft conviction can turn a new petty theft offense into a grand theft charge. Because of the intricacies involved with grand theft charges, having a criminal attorney by your side is crucial.
A grand theft conviction can seriously affect your future since penalties can include fines, restitution, imprisonment of up to a year, probation, parole, and counseling. If the value of the grand theft is more than $50,000, additional years of incarceration may be added and the penalties increased.
If you have been charged with grand theft or think you may be charged soon, contacting one of our California grand theft attorneys immediately is vital for your future. In addition to the serious penalties which a grand theft conviction can incur, the strain the entire court process places on you and your family, as well as a damaged reputation and limitations on future job opportunities, can be avoided if you know that your case is in the hands of competent, dedicated California criminal attorney who will work tirelessly on your behalf. We will aggressively investigate all the evidence and seek to mount the most convincing and thorough defense possible for your individual circumstances. Our experienced California criminal attorneys may point out a lack of intent, consent by the owner, ownership of the property, that the property was mistakenly taken, good faith belief that you had the right to the property, or any of a number of other defenses.
With an excellent track record in getting investigations stopped, charges dropped, and sentences diminished, our California grand theft attorneys are the best way to protect your future and to ensure that you won’t be punished for a crime you didn’t commit. Even if you are guilty of grand theft, there are many mitigating circumstances that a good criminal attorney should research and utilize in your defense. With our criminal defense lawyers, you can be certain that every detail will be thoroughly investigated and that, should the case advance to trial, you will be aggressively defended by our dedicated California criminal lawyers.
If you want the best in knowledgeable legal representation & a criminal law firm that will treat your case with consideration and concern, please contact us 24/7 at (866) 847-1247 for a FREE confidential consultation.
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