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Theft

The legal definition of theft is any taking of another person’s property. If you or your loved one has been charged with a theft crime, contact the Stockton criminal attorney to talk about the next steps of your theft case.

A theft crime could be:

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The sentencing for a theft crime depends on the monetary value of that which was stolen and the offender’s criminal history. A client with no criminal history that is arrested for shoplifting faces up to one year in jail, restitution, and a fine, but will probably receive no more than probation, restitution, and a fine.

Grand theft is the charge for any theft of items valued at over $400. This type of crime can be charged as a felony, and if convicted will result in a minimum sentence of 16 months in state prison.

Any larceny charge will be increased to robbery if there was an assault during the crime. Armed robbery is a greater offense than robbery due to the presence of a weapon.

Clients are often dismayed to find that theft convictions result in serious consequences beyond that of jail time. A theft conviction could affect where you can seek employment as well as other professional opportunities. A history of thievery does not exactly highlight the best points in a resume.

If you are facing a theft charge, the Stockton criminal attorney will work aggressively to decrease the severity of the charges or get them dropped all together. Contact our firm today.