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I was arrested for felony Grand Theft, is there a way to it reduced to a misdemeanor? Also, what type of punishment am I facing?

February 22, 2012

Paul Wallin

California Penal Code 487 PC "grand theft" is a "wobbler". This means that depending on (1) the circumstances of your case, and (2) your criminal history, the charge may be filed as either a misdemeanor or a felony. What will likely influence the prosecutor one way or another is (1) the amount of money or […]

I am bring charged with grand theft for stealing a computer from another student at school. I admitted the theft, but I already got rid of the computer. What kind of punishment am I looking at?

February 16, 2012

Paul Wallin

Grand theft is a “wobbler” under California law which means it can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. The most important factors to take into account in any grand theft case is whether it’s charged as a felony or misdemeanor, the value of the property stolen, whether the defendant can pay full restitution before […]

What is the punishment for grand theft?

January 18, 2012

Paul Wallin

If you are found guilty of grand theft you are facing up to three years in jail. The court has the discretion to place you on probation for a maximum of three years. In addition the court has the power to sentence you to less than three years and put you on probation for the […]

Can I get probation for petty theft? (Penal Code Section 484)?

January 16, 2012

Paul Wallin

YES. In California you are facing a possible jail sentence if you are convicted of petty theft. In addition, petty theft is a crime of “moral turpitude” for immigration purposes. If you are convicted of petty theft this can greatly impact your ability to find employment. You should immediately contact our criminal defense law firm […]

I was cited for petty theft at Walmart recently. I am not a United States Citizen. If I am found guilty of petty theft, could this impact my ability to become a citizen?

January 5, 2012

Paul Wallin

You are definitely correct to be worried about this consequence. Petty theft is deemed a crime of “moral turpitude” for immigration purposes. This means that a conviction could have a very negative impact on your ability to be come a United States citizen in the future. You should retain an experienced theft defense lawyer immediately […]

If you have a petty theft on your background and were on probation for a 3 years and you violated your probation and got caught for another petty theft, what is most likely going to happen to someone?

January 3, 2012

Paul Wallin

If you are still on probation for the first petty theft then you are facing jail time on the probation violation. In addition you are facing up to one year in county jail on the new petty theft case. These crimes are considered crimes of moral turpitude and of course can not only lead to […]

What will happen if I took a credit card and then purchased items with it?

December 13, 2011

Paul Wallin

If you take a credit card and use it to purchase items, you can be charged with theft. Theft is a serious crime and can carry civil and criminal penalties. This crime can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the facts of the case and the prosecuting agency. Also, if you […]

What will happen to me if I fail to appear in court on my court date for my grand theft case in San Bernardino?

October 20, 2011

Paul Wallin

If you failed to appear in court on your scheduled court date the judge likely issued a bench warrant for your arrest. The judge would have set a bail amount when he ordered the warrant issued. What this means is that you are now subject to being arrested by any law enforcement agency for any […]

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