Westminster Woman Sentence for Stealing a Pair of Breast Implants and How a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You - California Penal Code section 487

It was recently reported that Yvonne Pamellonne, also known as the “Breast Implant Bandit” has been sentenced to 6 months in jail for stealing a pair of breast implants. Authorities reported that Pampellonne took out credit in another person’s name to get $12,000 in cosmetic surgery, which included breast implants and liposuction. Pampellonne pleaded guilty to burglary, grand theft and identity theft. She was sentenced to 180 days in jail and was placed on three years probation. Pampellone surrendered to police in March after police caught up with her using breast implant tracking numbers.

Under California Penal Code section 487, grand theft is defined as the taking of property that exceeds $400 in value. Theft charges can stem from incidents such as the one above in which Pampellone stole a pair of breast implants worth $12,000 but they can also occur when a person illegally takes property from another person with the intent of keeping the property indefinitely.

If you or a loved one is facing charges for grand theft or any other theft crime, contact our Orange County theft crime attorneys at Wallin and Klarich. Wallin & Klarich will help protect your rights and find the best defense strategy for your case. For over 40 years, our attorneys have been helping clients get probation or community service in lieu of jail time. Please call us at (888) 749-0034 or visit our website at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.