Theft
Actress Lindsey Lohan Has A Couple Of Weeks To Decide Whether Or Not She Will Accept A Plea Deal In Her Felony Theft Case
Actress and veteran of the Los Angeles County Criminal system Lindsey Lohan appeared in front of a Judge on Thursday. Lohan is charged with Felony Grand Theft for allegedly stealing necklace from a Los Angeles area jewelry store. The necklace is valued at $2500. In California, grand theft is codified under California Penal Code Section 487, which defines grand theft as "the unlawful taking of another's property valued above $950."…
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What Do I Do If I Am Detained For Suspicion Of Shoplifitng In California?
Under California law petty theft is the taking of property of another valued at less than $950. A first offense is chargeable as a misdemeanor and carries a maximum sentence of six months in county jail. Commercial burglary in California is defined as entering any structure other than a residence with the intent to commit a crime therein. Commercial burglary is a "wobbler" under California which means that it can…
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Theft Offenses in California
Property that is taken unlawfully that is valued at $950 or less is considered petty theft under California Penal Code Sections 484-488. Theft that exceeds $950 is Grand Theft. Stealing and taking away another's property without that person's consent is property theft. Most commonly, people who commit shoplifting can be charged with petty theft if the value involved is $950 or less. Another type of theft within this code section…
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I’m Charged with Receiving Stolen Property in San Diego. What Should I Do Next?
In California, Penal Code section 496 prohibits every person from buying or otherwise receiving any property that has been stolen or that has been obtained in any manner constituting theft or extortion. The crime must be committed with knowledge that specific property has been stolen or taken from the owner without his or her consent. A principal in the actual theft of the property may be convicted pursuant to this…
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Two Men Charged With Stealing iPad Users’ Info
Daniel Spitler, 26, and Andrew Auernheimer, 25, were charged with fraud and conspiracy to access a computer without authorization for allegedly stealing the e-mail addresses of over 100,000 Apple Ipad users. They alleged gained access to the information by exploiting an AT&T security weakness. The theft of the email addresses allegedly occurred between June 3 and June 8, 2010. According to the court report, on June 9 the information was given…
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An 80-year-old Jewel Thief was Convicted in San Diego Superior Court
Doris Payne, an 80-year-old woman from Long Beach who is featured in an upcoming documentary by West Hollywood, was found guilty of commercial burglary and grand theft for stealing a ring from Fashion Valley mall in San Diego. Her sentencing is scheduled to take place on February 9, 2011, and she is facing up to five years and eight months in state prison. Doris Payne is a notorious shoplifter who…
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FELONY THEFT CONVICTIONS REDUCED TO MISDEMEANORS
Theft cases with prior offenses can have serious consequences and also risk the possibility of state imprisonment. It is imperative that the attorney who represents you is knowledgeable of the courts where your case is being heard at and also the prosecution personnel as that could be the difference between state prison, jail time, probation or a dismissal of the case. Not too long ago our San Bernardino attorneys represented…
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Barefoot Bandit Arrested in the Bahamas – California Penal Code 487
According to the LA Times, the "Barefoot Bandit" has been caught and arrested in the Bahamas. Colton Harris-Moore, 19, has allegedly been on a crime spree for two years across four states and the Bahamian islands. His evasions and thefts had gained him a cult following. Harris-Moore has had frequent brushes with the law including a 2008 detention. He escaped from a halfway-house and it is is alleged that he…
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Why Apple Could Sue Gawker Over ‘Lost’ iPhone
How hard must the finder of lost property try to return it to its owner before deciding it's his to keep or sell? The answer to that question could determine whether Monday's iPhone scoop results in millions of dollars in legal damages, or even criminal charges, for its purveyors. Gawker Media has admitted -- boasted, really -- that it paid $5,000 to get its hands on a prototype of a…
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Man Arrested for Evading Santa Ana Police in a Car Chase and How a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You – California Penal Code Section 487 and California Vehicle Code section 2800.2
Santa Ana police arrested a gang member after a one hour car chase . The chase ended with officers running after the defendant on foot in the area of Sullivan Street. Santa Ana Police said the man allegedly stole a Toyota pickup and police pursued him and a passenger around noon near First Street and Harbor Boulevard. Officers followed the men through Garden Grove, Buena Park, Stanton and Westminster before…
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