Petty theft is considered a misdemeanor crime. However, it is still punishable by jail time and is considered a crime of “moral turpitude”. It also can be a stain on your record and may cost you further down the line, especially when trying to get a new job.
A conviction for petty theft will remain on your record and will appear when any potential employer runs a background check for potential employment. Therefore, in consideration of the potentially harsh consequences outside the criminal justice system, the first thing to do when charged with petty theft is to hire an experienced Southern California petty theft defense attorney.
If you have been charged with petty theft, contact the experienced Southern California criminal defense lawyers at Wallin and Klarich as soon as possible. Our attorneys have been defending the rights of those facing criminal charges in California for over 30 years, providing us with the resources and knowledge to obtain a successful outcome in any criminal case. Call Wallin and Klarich today at 1-888-749-0034 for a case evaluation.
