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 and fair market value shall be the test.

In Newport Beach, three individuals were arrested over this last weekend for attempting to steal bicycles.  The police have noticed an increase in the amount of reports of bicycles being stolen. One alleged victim, caught and detained after Jonathan Robert McBeth, tried to ride away with his bicycle.

The next day in a separate incident, the owner of the another bicycle saw two brazen young adults trying to cut the lock off of his bicycle near Seashore drive. Eventually police responded to the area and found both individuals, who were holding on to bolt cutters.

What Must be Proven in Order to be Convicted of Theft

To prove that you or a loved one is guilty of this crime, the prosecution must prove:

1. You took possession of property owned by someone else;
   

   The authorities do not take bike theft lightly.

2. You took the property without the owner's consent;
3. When you took the property you intended to deprive the owner of it permanently or to remove it from the owner's possession for so extended a period of time that the owner would be deprived of a major portion of the value or enjoyment of the property; And
4. You moved the property, even a small distance, and kept it for any period of time, however brief.

Call Wallin & Klarich Today

If you or a loved one is facing a theft charge, contact the criminal defense attorneys at Wallin and Klarich.  We will meet with you immediately to review the facts of your case, and plan a defense strategy that will help you get the very best outcome possible.

With offices located in Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks, Torrance, Orange County, San Diego,
Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, West Covina and Victorville, there is an experienced Wallin & Klarich criminal defense attorney available to help you no matter where you work or live.

Call us today at (877) 4-NO-JAIL or (877) 466-5245 for a free phone consultation. We will be there when you call.