Theft and Burglary Defense Lawyers

In criminal law, theft is the illegal taking of another person's property without that person's freely-given consent. As a term, it is used as shorthand for all major crimes against property, including offenses such as Grand Theft, burglary, embezzlement, larceny, looting, robbery, trespassing, shoplifting, intrusion, fraud (theft by deception) and sometimes criminal conversion.

Grand Theft

When the value of stolen goods exceeds $400, the crime is considered Grand Theft. Grand Theft can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony and, like Petty Theft, depends on the number of previous stealing offenses.

Burglary

Burglary, also known as Breaking and Entering (or house breaking), is classified by degrees, and the felony or misdemeanor charge is assigned accordingly. The Courts examine each case individually, and the stiffest penalties are given to those criminals with a history of burglary charges and the use of weapons.

If you or a loved one has been charged with Grand Theft and/or burglary, you could be facing any number of penalties, including:

Jail
Probation or Parole
Restitution (paying back victims for their loss)
Court-Ordered Counseling
Fines

It is recommended to seek the counsel of a qualified criminal defense attorney immediately follow such a charge, to protect your legal rights and fight for your defense.

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Agoura Hills
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