Santa Ana Theft Crime Attorney

Types of Theft Crimes

Theft crimes are those in which a person intentionally and unlawfully takes the personal property of another, without their permission or consent, with the purpose of permanently converting it for their own use. Crimes such as robbery, burglary, shoplifting, grand theft, petty theft, larceny, embezzlement and others all fall under the umbrella of theft crimes. The punishments if convicted depend on the value of the property that is stolen, if there was violence or the threat of it in the crime and other special circumstances.

Mr. Schaffer is a former Senior Orange County Deputy District Attorney and trained deputy district attorneys on all matters of laws pertaining to prosecution and trials. This makes our firm intimately familiar with all facets of the criminal justice system, including the prosecution of theft crimes and criminal cases of all descriptions. When you retain a well-versed Santa Ana criminal defense lawyer from our firm, you gain the advantage of having someone who understands how the prosecution will pursue your case. It allows us to know what flaws may exist in the case against you and how to utilize those to produce the best outcome possible.

Defending Theft Crimes

If you are convicted of a theft crime, the consequences can include a permanent criminal record, jail or prison time, probation and fines. Having a record for theft can also adversely affect employment opportunities and your ability to obtain certain licenses or certificates.

False allegations or misleading evidence can cause an innocent individual to be charged with a theft crime. We also understand that in certain cases, otherwise good citizens make an error in judgment which can lead to a crime. We thoroughly investigate the circumstances and evidence in your case. At times, what we find can cause your case to be dismissed or you being found not guilty of the crime.

In some cases, it may be possible to negotiate with the DA's office to get your charges reduced or dismissed. By paying back the victim of a theft crime and performing community service, we can sometimes persuade the DA or court to be lenient and prevent you from having to serve time or have a criminal record.

Contact a Santa Ana theft crime attorney to learn your options if you are accused of a theft crime.