San Francisco Petty/Grand Theft Attorneys
Theft Defense Lawyers in San Francisco, California
Theft crimes fall into two very distinct categories. The first type of theft crime that one may commit is petty theft, also known under legal terms as “petit” theft. It is a lesser charge and is a misdemeanor offense that involves any stolen item that has a value under $400. The second type of theft crime that one may commit is grand theft. It involves stolen property that is valued at or above $400.Grand theft is a very serious crime and for that reason is a felony offense.
There are many different types of petty and grand theft crimes that include:
If you or a family member is facing a petty theft or grand theft charge it is critical to the outcome of your theft crimes case that you contact a San Francisco theft defense attorney immediately. At our San Francisco criminal defense firm we believe we have an obligation to protect our client’s legal rights and as professional attorneys we will fight aggressively to obtain a case win. In many instances we may be able to have charges lowered or even dismissed before setting foot inside a court of law.
Please contact a San Francisco theft defense lawyer at our firm today to begin the steps towards protecting your legal rights, your freedom, and your future.
Petty Theft & Grand Theft Defense Attorneys
If a person fails to hire legal representation for a petty or grand theft case they may face the following penalties if convicted:
Petty Theft:
- Up to 1 Year in Jail
- Fines
- Restitution
- Community Service
- Possible Driver’s License Suspension/Revocation
- Counseling
- Probation
- Parole
- Lifetime Mark on Criminal Record
Grand Theft:
- Up to Life Imprisonment in State or Federal Prison
- Up to Millions of Dollars in Fines
- Restitution
- Possible Driver’s License Suspension/Revocation
- Counseling
- Up to 5 Years Probation
- Parole
- Lifetime Mark on Criminal Record
Are you or a family member charged with petty/grand theft? Contact us today!
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