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Differences between theft and embezzlement

July 9, 2018
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Paul Wallin
Differences between theft and embezzlement
Differences between theft and embezzlement Your boss comes to you and asks if you can deliver some cash to the bank for a deposit. Of course, you say yes. When you get to the bank, you think “My boss won’t realize that a few hundred dollars went missing,” and you pocket some of the money. […]

When is Receiving Stolen Property a Crime in California? (Penal Code 496)

January 4, 2016

Paul Wallin
When is Receiving Stolen Property a Crime in California? (Penal Code 496) Under California Penal Code Section 496(a), it is a crime to receive stolen property that you know to be stolen. Stolen property is any property obtained during the commission of a theft crime, including larceny, burglary, robbery, embezzlement, false pretenses or trick. You […]

I Received Stolen Property. Can I Be Charged With A Crime? (California Penal Code Section 496)

December 16, 2015

Paul Wallin
I Received Stolen Property. Can I Be Charged With A Crime? (California Penal Code Section 496) Many people do not realize that you could be charged with a crime if you receive stolen property in California. If someone sells or gives you stolen goods, you could face serious legal consequences. However, receiving stolen property does not […]

You Need Three Or More Convictions For the Prosecution To Charge A Felony Petty Theft

October 5, 2015

Paul Wallin
You Need Three Or More Convictions For the Prosecution To Charge A Felony Petty Theft If you're like most people, you've probably been tempted to steal something before in your life -- not something as expensive as a car, but maybe a pack of batteries or a pair of socks. You think nobody will get […]

Is It Worth It to Hire an Attorney for Petty Theft? (California Penal Code Section 488)

March 2, 2015

Paul Wallin
Is It Worth It to Hire an Attorney for Petty Theft? (California Penal Code Section 488) Many people who are arrested for petty theft may not see the reason to hire a criminal defense attorney and may choose to fight the charge themselves. Although it may seem you are saving money by fighting a petty […]

Is It a Crime to Return Stolen Items?

January 21, 2015

Paul Wallin
Is It a Crime to Return Stolen Items? After the holiday season ends, you may be interested in returning gifts. However, if a gift was stolen, you could face repercussions for attempting to return it. The question of how you will be charged depends on the value of the item and how the item was […]

Real Life Wedding Crashers – What is the Penalty in California?

November 14, 2014

Paul Wallin
Real Life Wedding Crashers – What is the Penalty in California? The movie “Wedding Crashers” is a popular comedy that follows two men as they crash wedding receptions as a mischievous prank.1 But there’s nothing funny about getting caught crashing a wedding because, depending on what you do and where the wedding is held, you […]

The Serious Consequences of Textbook Theft

September 4, 2014

Paul Wallin
The Serious Consequences of Textbook Theft Consider this scenario: you buy your books from another student, or an ad posted on a school bulletin board—when you go to sell back the textbooks after the semester is over, the bookstore agent checks the books and says they’re stolen. Could you be charged with textbook theft? Around […]

Consequences of Stealing Government Property (18 U.S.C. Section 641)

July 23, 2014

Paul Wallin
Consequences of Stealing Government Property (18 U.S.C. Section 641) Stealing from the United States government is a serious offense. Generally speaking, as the value of the property you unlawfully obtained increases, so does your punishment, if you are ultimately convicted. If you are charged with this serious crime, we strongly encourage you to hire one […]

How Recreating “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” Can Result in a Lifetime of Trouble

March 28, 2014

Paul Wallin
How Recreating “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” Can Result in a Lifetime of Trouble “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” the top-grossing film in 1986, is a comedy classic that is still shown frequently on TV today. The film follows high school senior Ferris Bueller, his girlfriend Sloane and best friend Cameron as they skip school and spend […]

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