Los Angeles Theft Crimes Lawyer James E. Silverstein

Santa Clarita (Valencia) Court (prosecutors only charge client with misdemeanor petty theft after discussions with Mr. Silverstein even though facts may have supported felony embezzlement charges; client ordered to pay restitution and given credit for time served.)
2009.

Generally speaking, a theft crime involves the unlawful taking away of another’s personal property with the intent to permanently deprive the person of the property. Theft, or stealing, can be committed in a variety of ways, including larceny, burglary, embezzlement, identity theft and shoplifting. A theft can also be a lesser-included offense when a person is charged with a robbery.
A theft can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. A petty theft, which occurs when the value of the “thing” stolen is less than $400.00, is a misdemeanor; a grand theft, which occurs when the value of the “thing” stolen exceeds $400.00, is generally a felony.

Penalties for theft are wide-ranging, but can include jail time, restitution, probation, and hefty fines. A theft-related conviction is also a crime of moral turpitude, and can have an adverse impact on professional licenses and/or a person’s immigration status. Attorney James E. Silverstein is educated and knowledgeable about such ancillary consequences, and will fight vigorously to ensure that your rights and your future are protected.


James E. Silverstien also associates with some of the best private investigators in California to ensure that every pertinent aspect of the government’s case is carefully explored and investigated, including witness statements, site exploration, crime scene reproductions, and the preservation of evidence.

James E. Silverstein is innovative, tenacious, and he will do everything in his power to keep you out of jail and have the theft crime charges against you dismissed or reduced.

Do you need an experienced Southern California Criminal theft Crimes Defense Lawyer? Contact the Law Offices of James E. Silverstein for a free consultation today.

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