Petit/Grand Theft Attorneys in Orange County
There are many different types of theft
crimes that can be committed, all of which are very serious offenses under both
state and federal law. A theft crime can be a misdemeanor or felony offense
depending on the value of the item stolen, the circumstances surrounding the criminal
act and any previous convictions. Under criminal law theft is categorized as either
“petit” theft (known as petty theft) or grand theft. Petit theft involves
any item stolen by an individual valued at or below $400. The crime of grand theft,
the more serious of the two types of theft, can be charged any time an item is stolen
with a value above $400.
At Coffey & Coffey we can taken the legal steps needed whenever someone is being
accused, investigated, charged or has been arrested for a theft crime. Whether the
charge is petit or grand theft we will put up a very strong defense. It is very
important that when someone is being investigated for any type of theft crime that
they do not gamble with their future. Not only can a conviction result in the heaviest
of penalties but it can also ruin a person’s future reputation. Penalties
that one may face are jail or prison time, fines, restitution, probation, community
service and parole.
Orange County Theft Crimes Lawyers
The following crimes are theft crimes and can be charged as either petit theft or
grand theft in California:
If you are being investigated for a crime in Orange County or have been arrested
by law enforcement, you have important rights that may be easily lost without the
help of an experienced Orange County theft attorney. As professional theft lawyers,
Coffey & Coffey have helped many clients through the legal process to ensure
that law enforcement officials and over-zealous prosecutors do not violate your
constitutional rights. In addition, our attorneys have successfully provided defense
for clients in the investigation stage and have helped dismiss charges before a
case is even presented in court. It is the goal of our
firm to make sure that innocent people are not wrongly arrested and charged
with crimes they did not commit.
Criminal Defense Firm in Orange County, California
Contact a lawyer at Coffey & Coffey immediately to schedule a free consultation
of your petit/grand theft case in Orange County, California. We represent clients
in Newport Beach, Fullerton, Westminster, Laguna Nigel and Santa Ana.
Need a petit/grand theft lawyer in Orange County?
Contact Coffey & Coffey, attorneys at law today!