San Fernando Valley Theft Crimes Attorney

Are theft crimes serious?

Any criminal conviction on your record, no matter how insignificant it may seem, is serious. A criminal record can affect your future employment, you ability to get into certain educational institutions, financial opportunities and your reputation. If you or someone you know has been charged with a theft crime then the thing to do is act as quickly as possible to retain a Van Nuys criminal defense lawyer .

Most criminal charges have a wide ranging degree of severity. The same is true for theft crimes. They can be charged as misdemeanors or felonies depending on the value of what was stolen and whether you have prior convictions. If, for example, a person stole some jewelry valued at $300 and had no prior record, they would probably be charged with a misdemeanor. If the value was over $400 it would probably be a felony.

Another factor of concern is that our state has a three strikes law. Under this law, if you already have one or two strikes, the penalties are going to be harsher. You definitely want to have competent legal representation.

Defense for Theft Crimes

As your attorney, we would immediately review all the evidence and facts known about the case. We want to hear your view of what has occurred. It is not uncommon that theft crimes charges can come about due to a misunderstanding. You thought the person knew you had their property; you fully intended to return it. We have even encountered cases where the person accused didn't even realize he/she had the property in their possession. No matter the circumstances, we will fight for your rights and work diligently to get charges dropped or reduced. You can feel confident that we will get the best possible outcome for your circumstances.

Our attorneys serve Burbank,Glendale,Sherman Oaks,Hidden Hills,San Fernando, San Fernando Valley,Westlake,Sylmar and Pasadena.

Contact a Van Nuys criminal defense attorney today if you have been charged with theft crimes.