Crime Conviction
How Wallin & Klarich Can Help You Successfully Fight A Shoplifting Charge – Penal Code Sections 459.5, 484, 490.5
How Wallin & Klarich Can Help You Successfully Fight A Shoplifting Charge - Penal Code Sections 459.5, 484, 490.5 In California, shoplifting laws are taken very seriously. If you're facing such charges, understanding the legal landscape is crucial. This blog aims to guide you through everything you need to know if you’ve been accused of shoplifting in California–from understanding the specific charge to exploring successful defense strategies. Our experienced criminal…
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When Does Petty Theft Become A Felony?
When Does Petty Theft Become A Felony? Petty theft generally applies to shoplifting instances. Petty theft is the taking of property valued at less than $950, and it is considered a misdemeanor in California. However, if the accused has two prior convictions for petty theft or grand theft, then it could be charged as a felony. There are other circumstances that can make petty theft a felony, such as the…
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California Leads the Nation in Car Theft
A recent study by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) showed that California was the number one state for car thefts in 2014. The report also listed the areas in California where auto theft occurred the most: The San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward metropolitan region had the most car thefts per capita, with a ratio of 633.3 thefts per 100,000 people (a combined total of 29,093 stolen cars) Bakersfield was second with approximately…
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“Theftie” is the New “Selfie” – How You Can Incriminate Yourself if You Steal a Smartphone
Most of us have done it. With smartphone cameras' ability to take forward-facing pictures, we've snapped one or two (or several) portrait shots of ourselves to see how we look. "Selfies" may be vain, but they don't hurt anybody. But as a recent case in Florida demonstrates, it can hurt you if you stole the phone you were using to take the selfie. In Tampa, Fla., police are searching for…
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5 Consequences You Face if You are Convicted of Grand Theft in Riverside County
In Riverside County, there have been 1,252 reports of automobile theft so far this year. In addition, there have been over 5,000 reports of other theft incidents in the county.1 In California, theft is defined as the unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intent to steal. Under California Penal Code section 487, your theft charge can be elevated to a "grand theft" charge in Riverside County if one…
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Celebrating the 4th of July in Newport Beach? Watch Out for These 5 Crimes. (PC 240, PC 459, PC 488, PC 647(f), VC 23152(a), VC 23152(b)).
According to the OC Register, more than 100,000 visitors packed into Newport Beach, California to celebrate the Fourth of July in 2012. Newport Beach has approximately 85,000 permanent residents. If you plan to celebrate this year's festivities in Newport Beach, remember to party responsibly. The Newport Beach Police Department's crime statistics indicate that the following five crimes typically experience a significant rise during the month of July: 1. Public Intoxication…
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How Can A California Theft Defense Lawyer Help Me Win My Case? (PC 484 – PC 488)
Defending yourself against accusations of theft is a nearly impossible burden without the help of an experienced theft attorney. The Riverside theft lawyers at Wallin & Klarich understand what you are going through. You can make it through this; you just need a little help. Below we go through just a few of the defense strategies that we have employed that have allowed many of our clients to win their cases. Punishment…
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Actor Accused of Grand Theft in Los Angeles (PC 487)
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 foreign actors. The O-1 visa is intended for established entertainment professionals with work pending in…
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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)
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 a felony conviction can result in up to 3 years in county jail. Theft offenses…
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The Consequences Of A Theft Conviction In California May Greatly Vary Depending On Different Factors. (PC 484)
Theft crimes are the most commonly prosecuted property crimes in California. This crime is especially frequent during the holiday season, when many people are shopping in public and distractions are all over the place. If you are charged with theft, the consequences you face will depend upon the circumstances of your case. However, no matter what type of theft you are charged with, the punishment could be very severe. That's…
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