Actor Accused of Grand Theft in Los Angeles (PC 487)

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Actor Andrew Boryski was charged with multiple criminal counts for allegedly cheating aspiring actors out of thousands of dollars in an immigration visa scam, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office said Thursday in a press release. The Canadian national operated a Los Angeles area immigration consulting business that sought O-1 visas on behalf of aspiring …

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I am facing felony grand theft in San Bernardino, how can Wallin & Klarich help me stay out of jail. (PC 487)

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Prosecution for grand theft under California Penal Code Section 487 can be very stressful as this involves taking property belonging to another person wherein the value exceeds $950. Property can involve things such as money, cars, guns, animals or personal property. A misdemeanor conviction is punishable by up to one year in county jail and …

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What You Need To Know About Appropriation of Lost Property (Penal Code 485)

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You can be charged with a crime if you find personal property which appears to be lost and you pick it up and keep it. California has enacted Penal Code 485 pertaining to “lost” property. An important determination is whether there is a clue to ownership for the lost property. If there is no legitimate …

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Is it legal for a department store to order me to empty the contents of my purse if they suspect me of stealing? PC 484

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The answer is YES. If you decide to shop in a department store and the store security personnel believe you have stolen an item from their store they have the right to stop and detain you when you attempt to leave the store. At the time they stop you they often will have you go …

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