San Diego Theft Defense Attorney

Being charged with theft.

Theft ranges from everything from shoplifting to embezzlement to armed robbery. Likewise, the penalties for each crime vary. But remember, just because you are charged with the crime doesn’t mean that you are guilty. You need an experienced theft attorney like the Law Offices of Elliott N. Kanter. We know how to protect your rights.

Fight for your rights. Call the Law Offices of Elliott N. Kanter at 619-330-5881
for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.

Defining theft.

The crime of theft varies. Punishment can be severe and include years of imprisonment. Charges for the crime of theft may include:

The simple truth is that in order to convict, the opposition must prove every fact of the case against you.

Petty theft – Petty theft is taking money or property under the value of $400. It is a misdemeanor.
Grand theft – Grand theft generally consists of the theft of something of value over $400, whether it is money, labor, or property. Grand theft is punishable by up to a year in prison. You could be charged with a misdemeanor or felony, depending on circumstances.
Embezzlement – Embezzlement is the act of dishonestly appropriating or secreting assets by one or more individuals to whom such assets have been entrusted.
Robbery – Robbery is the crime of taking or attempting to take something of value by force or threat of force and/or by putting the victim in fear.
Armed robbery – The instant a gun is used during a theft, the penalties are much higher.
Fraud – Fraud is an intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual.
Shoplifting – Shoplifting is the theft of goods from a retail establishment. It is one of the most common property crimes dealt with by police and courts.
Receiving stolen property – It’s a crime to receive property that you know is stolen.
Passing bad checks – Check fraud refers to a category of criminal acts that involve making the unlawful use of checks in order to illegally acquire or borrow funds that do not exist within the account balance or account-holder’s legal ownership.
Car theft – Car theft is the criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle, including an automobile, truck, bus, coach, motorcycle, snowmobile, trailer, or any other motorized vehicle.

What an experienced San Diego theft attorney can do for you.

There are many factors in a case. You could in fact be innocent. Maybe you accidentally walked out and forgot to pay. Perhaps you were preoccupied with tending to your children. If you were not intending to steal, we’ll try demonstrating it. If this is your first offense, we may be able to negotiate the charges down if you commit to performing community service. The simple truth is that in order to convict, the opposition must prove every fact of the case. We know the best strategies and ways to challenge the evidence presented against you.

Give us a call today.

You need an experienced theft attorney on your side. Give the Law Office of Elliott N. Kanter a call today at 619-330-5881 for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation. We know how to protect your rights.