Theft

Orange County Theft Defense Lawyer

Embezzlement - Shoplifting - Burglary - Forgery

When a client is charged with theft, whether the offense is shoplifting or embezzlement, our attorney does the research needed to develop a strong defense. He reviews security videos, interviews witnesses, and performs the discovery required to gather all the facts of the case. Using his experience as a former prosecutor, our attorney mounts a vigorous and effective defense against all levels of theft charges. To learn about our approach to theft crimes defense, contact our Newport Beach law firm, the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah.

Examples of theft crimes

Our clients have been charged with all levels of theft crimes, including:

• Petty theft
• Grand theft
• Possession of stolen property
• Shoplifting, changing tags on items, or walking out of the store wearing the merchandise
• Burglary of homes and businesses (first degree and second degree burglary)
• Robbery
• Employee theft and embezzlement
• Forgery

The consequences of a theft conviction

Whether or not such offenses are charged as misdemeanors or felonies depends on the value of the property allegedly stolen and the prior criminal record of the accused. Some theft crimes, such as shoplifting or stealing small amounts of money from an employer, are so common that many people hardly think of them as criminal offenses. However, the consequences for such common crimes can be significant, especially for a second or third offense. You could go to jail.

How an experienced criminal defense lawyer can help

The severe penalties are why it is important to have a lawyer who knows how to work with the prosecutor to get theft charges reduced or dropped. We make sure that the District Attorney’s office is able to prove that you intended to remove the item(s) allegedly stolen permanently. We propose alternative penalties, reduced charges, and alternative values of the items. If you are a juvenile accused of shoplifting, employee theft, or embezzlement, we work with the juvenile justice system to develop a rehabilitation plan acceptable to the prosecutor.

Contact our Newport Beach law firm to learn more about our approach to defending people against charges of theft. Our attorney previously worked as a prosecutor. Let us use his experience to help you.

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