Top Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer Matthew B. Wallin Negotiates Dismissal of Petty Theft Charges Against Client – PC 484, 488
Top Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer Matthew B. Wallin Negotiates Dismissal of Petty Theft Charges Against Client – PC 484, 488 A Wallin & Klarich client recently avoided a county jail sentence and court fines after her Orange County criminal defense lawyer Matthew B. Wallin negotiated a dismissal of the petty theft charge against her. Skilled Wallin & Klarich Attorney Matt Wallin reached an agreement with the prosecutor on a…
Read MoreWhat is the Statute of Limitations for Theft in Thousand Oaks?
What is the Statute of Limitations for Theft in Thousand Oaks? Theft in California is broadly defined as the unlawful taking of someone else’s property. In Thousand Oaks, the number of reported thefts has remained relatively consistent over the last ten years. In 2011 alone, there were a reported 1,409 incidents of theft.1 However, the number of automobile thefts in Thousand Oaks has dropped considerably since 2004. From 2004 to…
Read MoreMan Tracks Down His Stolen Property on Craigslist, Catches Thief in the Process
Man Tracks Down His Stolen Property on Craigslist, Catches Thief in the Process One not so clever thief in New Hampshire man is going to need the assistance of a very good grand theft attorney after one of his victims tracked him down on Craigslist of all places. Hours after discovering that his wife’s car had been broken into, Andy Cuthbertson decided to check Craigslist to see if the DVD…
Read MoreAll Charges Dismissed After Client Is Accused Of Petty Theft And Receiving Stolen Property (PC 496(A), PC 484(A)-488)
All Charges Dismissed After Client Is Accused Of Petty Theft And Receiving Stolen Property (PC 496(A), PC 484(A)-488) Recently, a Wallin & Klarich lawyer helped our client participate in a theft education program in lieu of jail time following accusations of petty theft and receiving stolen property. Skilled Orange County criminal defense attorney, Matthew B. Wallin, obtained this outstanding result after conducting extensive negotiations with the district attorney. If convicted…
Read MoreConsequences of Shoplifting in San Bernardino (PC 484)
Consequences of Shoplifting in San Bernardino (PC 484) You may think there's no harm in taking an item from a store. Many people who shoplift think, "this store makes enough money; they can certainly afford to give me this one little item." Unfortunately, you could face serious consequences if you are convicted of shoplifting, and the penalties could haunt you for years to come. Consequences of Shoplifting in San Bernardino…
Read MoreWhy someone accused of shoplifting needs to hire a lawyer?
The Potential Consequences of Shoplifting Shoplifting is one of the most common theft offenses, penal code 484, in California. Shoplifting is treated very seriously by both prosecutors and judges. A conviction for a crime such as theft or shoplifting will show up on your criminal record as a crime of moral turpitude – a crime of dishonesty. This record is available to anyone who runs a background check, including potential…
Read MoreMan Tracks Down His Stolen Property on Craigslist, Catches Thief in the Process
One not so clever thief in New Hampshire man is going to need the assistance of a very good grand theft attorney after one of his victims tracked him down on Craigslist of all places. Hours after discovering that his wife’s car had been broken into, Andy Cuthbertson decided to check Craigslist to see if the DVD player and GPS unit that had been stolen from the car had been…
Read MoreBike Theft in California
Bike Theft in California Depending on the amount of the theft, if you or a loved one has been investigated, detained, or arrested you should immediately contact the assistant of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Under Penal Code Section 484(a) Every person who shall steal, take, carry or drive away from the personal property of another, is guilty of theft. In determining the value of the property obtained, the reasonable…
Read MoreWhat Not to Do When You Find an Ipad
What Not to Do When You Find an Ipad Last month, a Fullerton police officer has been put on paid administrative leave after she was arrested on suspicion of theft a Miami airport. Kelly Janeth Mejia, 25, was arrested for theft of an iPad which was apparently the property of another traveler. She was caught on video tape and was detained and questioned after the traveler informed the security personal…
Read MoreI Was Arrested in Los Angeles County for Shoplifting Under Penal Code § PC 484, What Are my Options?
I Was Arrested in Los Angeles County for Shoplifting Under Penal Code § PC 484, What Are my Options? If you have been arrested for shoplifting in Los Angeles (also known as petty theft) under Penal Code § 484, do not worry! You have options: 1. If the amount of the items in question is under $50.00, you might be able to have the charge reduced down to an infraction…
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