Theft and Robbery Defense in Southern California
In California, theft crimes can carry very serious penalties, which may include fines, jail or prison time, probation, and more. At the Law Offices of Paul E. Antill, we defend people in and around San Dimas charged with robbery crimes. Our goal is to help you avoid a conviction or minimize the penalties.
Contact us online or call 888.529.5255 to schedule a free consultation by phone or in our office.
Theft Crimes
At the Law Offices of Paul E. Antill, we defend people charged with drug crimes such as:
- Petty theft
- Grand theft
- Burglary
- Commercial burglary
- Robbery
- Shoplifting
- Receipt of stolen property
- Embezzlement
Petty Theft: Before You Decide to Represent Yourself
Petty theft involves any theft where the value of the stolen items is $400 or less. Petty theft may be charged as a misdemeanor, felony, or infraction. Many people choose to represent themselves in these cases, and the judge will encourage them to plead guilty with the promise that they will only have to pay a small fine and avoid jail time and probation.
The problem is this: If an individual pleads guilty to misdemeanor or greater petty theft one time and gets convicted again for petty theft, he or she faces a minimum of two years in state prison. Unfortunately, most of the people who plead guilty to petty theft are never told about this technicality. This is why it is important to work with an attorney in even "minor" theft cases.
Commercial Burglary
Some of the most common commercial burglary charges involve:
- Stealing from an employer
- "Sweethearting" — When a retail checkout worker that intentionally does not scan an item for a friend who is in their checkout line.
- Credit card theft — Refunding an account for items that were not purchased.
These crimes can be classified as either misdemeanors or felonies. Our firm works to reduce felony charges to misdemeanors, or dismiss charges altogether. Most importantly, we understand the potential consequences of a conviction, and will explore every possibility to protect a client's rights.
Contact Us
Don't risk representing yourself, on a seemingly "minor" charge. Contact a lawyer now to discuss your case. Call 888.529.5255. We offer free initial consultations and accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
