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On July 13, 2010, Colton Harris-Moore, the so-called “Barefoot Bandit”,
plead guilty to illegally landing a plane in the Bahamas. He was
sentenced to three months in jail and a $300 fine, and is facing
deportation or extradition to the United States for numerous thefts and
burglaries in multiple states.

Harris-Moore arrived in the Bahamas by allegedly stealing an airplane in
Indiana and piloting it the islands. He is wanted in Washington State
on previous charges of stealing an airplane. He received his nickname
because he allegedly committed many of his crimes while barefoot.

Under California Penal Code sections 459 and 460, any person who enters
into an inhabited dwelling with the intent to commit larceny or any
felony is guilty of first degree burglary. First degree burglary is
punishable by two, four, or six years in state prison. (California
Penal Code section 461(a).)

Under California Penal Code sections 459 and 460, any person entering an
automobile or aircraft with intent to commit larceny or any felony is
guilty of second degree burglary. For a person to be guilty of second
degree burglary of an automobile, the doors must be locked. Second
degree burglary is punishable by a year in prison, or 16 months, 2
years, or 3 years in state prison. (California Penal Code section
461(b).)

Under Penal Code section 487(d)(1), a person is guilty of grand theft
when she steals an automobile or aircraft. Grand theft is punishable by
up to a year in jail, or 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in state prison.
Depending on the value of the automobile or aircraft, the person may be
subject to an even longer sentence. (California Penal Code section
12022.6.)

If you or someone you know has been accused of a theft or burglary, you
will need an experienced Southern California criminal attorney who will
vigorously defend you. At Wallin & Klarich, we have over 30 years
experience defending a variety of criminal matters, including thefts and
burglaries. Call us today at (888) 280-6839 or visit us at our website
at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.

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