Our law firm gets many calls from people who have been arrested or cited for petty shoplifting. Shoplifting is typically charged as the crime petty theft, based on Penal Code 484. Petty theft involved stealing items valued at $400 or less.
Most petty theft charges result when someone tries to sneak out of stores with merchandise without paying for it. The most common stores involved are retail stores such as Target or Sears or grocery stores such as Vons or Ralphs.
The Christmas season sometimes results in more shoplifting because people want to be able to give nice gifts to their family and friends. This also means that stores are more careful about preventing shoplifting and prosecuting shoplifters.
If you have been arrested for petty theft, you need a good lawyer representing you in court. A good lawyer will work to differentiate your case from all the other Christmas time shoplifters as more deserving of leniency. Your lawyer needs to know the best way to defend your case. You will find just that kind of lawyer at Wallin & Klarich. We have successfully defended thousands of clients in petty theft cases. We can help you too. Call us today at 888-749-7428 and visit us at www.wklaw.com
