Theft Crime Attorney in Van Nuys
Taking something that does not belong to you is considered a theft crime. Theft crimes have increased tremendously due to the poor economy.
Our Van Nuys Attorneys at the Hedding Law Firm understand that times are rough and stealing is the last resort or that you may have been accused of a theft crime that you had nothing to do with. Now, needing the advice of a skilled criminal defense attorney in the Los Angeles/Van Nuys area, our knowledgeable Van Nuys Theft Crimes Attorneys offer free legal consultations for all types of theft crime offenses, including:
**Robbery, which is the using of physical force or fear to steal property or money from another person. In most cases, a weapon is used to intimidate or harm the victim(s). This can be charged as aggravated or armed robbery depending on the circumstances.
**Burglary is the crime of entering and trespassing into any type of structure with the intent to commit a crime.
**Identity Theft is a type of theft/fraud is committed when someone steals another’s identity for personal gain. In most instances it is for monetary gain. It is considered a white collar crime and can be tried in state or federal court.
**Auto Theft is stealing someone’s vehicle without their permission. It is also known as grand theft auto or joyriding. If a person was in the vehicle at the time it is stolen, then it is considered carjacking and kidnapping charges may apply.
**Fraud is a crime that is generally used to defraud another for your own personal gain. It may involve forged documents, deceit and lies and may fall under the crime of identity theft.
**Embezzlement is a white collar crime that occurs when one takes money or goods that they were previously entrusted with. It generally occurs in a business setting.
**Shoplifting is the theft of property or money from a retail store or place of business.
Theft crimes are usually categorized as either petty or grand theft. The charge is solely dependent on the dollar amount of the item stolen.
If the item stolen is valued at under $400, the crime will be charged as petty theft, and if the item stolen is worth over $400, grand theft.
A petty theft charge is a misdemeanor offense and can result in a 1 year jail sentence and restitution. However, being charged with grand theft is a serious felony offense and you could be facing a long jail sentence.
If you are facing any type of theft crime, do not waste any time and get in touch with our Van Nuys Theft Lawyers to get on board with you. We have a combined 75 years of experience and we have handled many theft crime cases and achieved excellent results for our clients.
Call our Van Nuys Attorneys and set up a free face to face consultation.
