When Does Petty Theft Become A Felony?
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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Is Prank Calling Illegal? When Can A Harmless Joke Turn Criminal?
Is Prank Calling Illegal? Prank calling can seem like harmless fun, but depending on what’s said, it may turn into a criminal offense. If you or someone you know has been charged with prank calling in California, it’s important to understand the implications and punishments that could come with this crime. Choosing Wallin & Klarich to represent your case puts you in a better position to receive the best outcome…
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Is Embezzlement A Felony? Everything You Need To Know About Embezzlement
Is Embezzlement A Felony? Everything You Need In California, embezzlement is a serious criminal offense and can lead to heavy fines or prison time. Embezzlement is defined as the act of wrongfully appropriating funds that have been entrusted to you, but belong to someone else. It is a form of white-collar crime that is often committed by individuals in positions of trust, such as employees or financial advisors. Choosing Wallin…
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Top 5 Most Common Crimes In Los Angeles
Top 5 Most Common Crimes in Los Angeles In recent years, Los Angeles has seen a rise in crimes all across the board including property crimes and violent crimes. Because of this upward trend, the Los Angeles Police Department has put more effort into making arrests for these crimes in an effort to curb the City’s crime rates. If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, it is…
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Appearing In Court? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Appearing in Court? Everything You Need To Know Appearing in court can seem like a burdensome and intimidating process, but knowing what to expect and do can help you tremendously. If you find yourself needing to appear in court in Irvine, California, it is important that you are informed about what to expect and how to prepare. By understanding the legal process and getting professional assistance from a defense attorney,…
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Is Criminal Justice Reform Helping Lower the Crime Rate?
In 2010, California began what is being called the “justice reform era.” That is when new legislation, voter-approved initiatives, and court mandates began to make sweeping changes to the state’s justice system. So, is California starting to see the effects of these laws? Recently, a non-profit group Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice released a study of the justice reform era to find out what impact these laws have had.…
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10 Rules Businesses Selling Marijuana in California Must Follow
Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, businesses in California will be able to apply for a license to sell marijuana. Recently, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control, Department of Food and Agriculture, and Department of Public Health released a nearly 300-page rulebook of regulations that new and established marijuana businesses will have to follow if they are issued a license to sell marijuana. Here are the 10 most important rules and regulations…
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California Removes Mandatory Sentence Enhancements for Using a Gun During a Crime
California is strict when it comes to gun laws. For instance, using a gun in any way during the commission of a felony crime carries mandatory prison time. However, this will change when a new law recently passed in California takes effect on January 1, 2018. The law will remove the mandatory prison time for using a gun during a crime. California Ends Mandatory Sentence for Using Firearm During Crime…
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California Bail System is Unfair, According to Report
California’s bail system could soon see significant changes after a year-long study recently concluded with a recommendation that monetary bail be replaced with a risk-based assessment system and supervision programs. In October 2016, California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye established the “Pretrial Detention Reform Workgroup.” The group recently reported the findings of its study, which include the fact that California's money bail system is "unsafe and unfair." Does this mean bail…
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How a Fitbit Could Be Used to Find You Guilty of a Crime
Something about the story did not add up. That was the conclusion police came to after interviewing Richard Dabate shortly after his wife, Connie, was found dead in the couple’s basement. Dabate claimed an unidentified man broke into the home, tied him to a chair, then shot and killed his wife after she returned home from the gym. He claimed he came home from work to get his laptop to…
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