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Former OC Supervisor Gets 5 Years for $12M COVID Relief Fraud: What It Means for You

June 27, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Fraud Crime, Theft Crime

Paul Wallin

Former OC Supervisor Gets 5 Years for $12M COVID Relief Fraud: What It Means for You Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do was sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a $12 million public corruption scheme that misused COVID-19 relief funds. His conviction sends a clear message: public corruption and financial […]

Grand Theft vs. Petty Theft: Why the Charge Matters Under California Law

February 17, 2025

Grand Theft, Petty Theft, Theft Crime

Paul Wallin

Grand Theft vs. Petty Theft: Why the Charge Matters Under California Law Facing a theft charge can be a daunting experience, especially when you’re unsure of its implications. Theft is a broad category under California law, but the distinction between grand theft and petty theft can significantly impact the severity of the penalties you face. […]

New Legislation and Task Force Tackle Wildfire-Related Looting

February 10, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Criminal Threats, Theft Crime

Paul Wallin

Illegal search of a vehicle during a traffic stop

New Legislation and Task Force Tackle Wildfire-Related Looting Wildfire seasons have become increasingly severe in recent years, leaving devastation in their wake. Among the destruction, an alarming trend has emerged—looting in wildfire-affected areas. To combat this growing issue, a new joint task force has been introduced alongside updated legislation to specifically target wildfire-related looting. For […]

California Proposition 36 Just Passed … Now What?

November 25, 2024

Criminal Charges, Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Theft Crime

Paul Wallin

California Proposition 36 Just Passed … Now What? California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 36. As a result, there will be an increase in parent deportations and family separations due to convictions for minor offenses such as shoplifting and simple drug possession. Proposition 36 will not only overcrowd jails, divert funds from treatment programs, and impose […]

Wallin & Klarich Client Got Her Felony Theft Charge Dismissed Due To Successful Defense Argument

September 4, 2024

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Theft Crime

Paul Wallin

Vehicular Manslaughter Lawyer California

Wallin & Klarich Client Got Her Felony Theft Charge Dismissed Due To Successful Defense Argument Our client came to our Irvine Office after being arrested for felony theft by an employee which carries a maximum sentence of up to three years in prison. Having never been arrested before, she was terrified of going back to […]

How to Successfully Beat An Identity Theft Charge - Penal Code Sections 530.5(a), 529

July 22, 2024

Theft Crime

Paul Wallin

How to Successfully Beat An Identity Theft Charge - Penal Code Sections 530.5(a), 529 With the rise of digital transactions and online activities, identity theft has become a common crime, leading to severe penalties. If you find yourself accused, understanding your rights and legal options is crucial. This blog post aims to guide you through […]

Can I Still Be Charged with Theft in California If I Return the Property?

July 29, 2022

Theft Crime

Paul Wallin

Can I Still Be Charged with Theft in California If I Return the Property? If someone steals an item but returns it the next day, can he still be charged with theft? The answer to this question may not be obvious. In order to answer it, we must first understand how the California Penal Code […]

Restitution Key to Getting Misdemeanor Plea Deal in Felony Grand Theft Case

July 9, 2021

Criminal Defense, Theft Crime

Paul Wallin

Restitution Key to Getting Misdemeanor Plea Deal in Felony Grand Theft Case Negotiating favorable plea deals is an artform. The defense attorney must balance the interests and desires of their client while navigating the realities of the facts of the case and the evidence at hand. Each type of criminal offense has a specific strategy […]

Success Stories: Grand Theft at a House Party [PC 487]

October 14, 2019

Arrest, Theft Crime

Paul Wallin

Success Stories: Grand Theft at a House Party [PC 487] If there is any constant in this world, it is that young adults will make mistakes. The variable is whether those mistakes represent a lifetime of bad behavior or a lesson from which they will learn and grow. Recently, our law firm was retained to […]

What are the Consequences of Petty Theft with a Prior? (666 PC)

August 6, 2018

Theft Crime

Paul Wallin

Person using angle grinder to cut bicycle lock chain during bike theft or security demonstration

What are the Consequences of Petty Theft with a Prior? (666 PC) A petty theft conviction carries up to six months in county jail and a maximum fine of $1,000. However, if you have a prior theft conviction on your criminal record, you could be charged with a separate crime that carries more severe consequences […]

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