Theft Offenses

When a person unlawfully takes another person’s property without consent, it is considered a theft crime.  Depending on the value of the stolen property, theft crimes can be tried as a felony, misdemeanor, or both.  Misdemeanor theft crimes, or petty theft, are small-scale thefts in which the value of the stolen property is less then $400. Felony theft crimes, or grand theft, are much more serious theft crimes in which the value of the stolen property exceeds $400. It is also considered a theft crime to give or accept any property that you know is stolen.

At McDonald & Campbell, we defend people throughout Orange County charged with the following types of theft crimes:

• Embezzlement
• Motor Vehicle Theft
• Robbery
• Burglary
• Shoplifting
• Mugging
• Forgery
• Identity Theft
• Credit Card Theft
• Larceny
• Fraud
• Extortion
• Insurance Fraud
• Real Estate Fraud
• Petty Theft
• Grand Theft

Common penalties for committing a theft crime in Orange County include probation, monetary fines, restitution, community service, a mark on your permanent record, and even time in jail or prison. When the theft crime is carried out with the use of weapons or violence, the legal penalties will increase. In addition to these legal penalties, theft crime offenders typically face a variety of problems outside of the courtroom, such as a tarnished reputation, social backlash, and limited future opportunities with regards to employment, housing, or education. 

Contact Orange County Theft Crimes Attorneys

For these reasons, it is important to contact an experienced attorney if you have been accused of a theft crime. A skilled Orange County theft attorney can protect your rights, and drastically increase your chances of obtaining a successful result in court.  At McDonald & Campbell we combine our passion for the law with our passion for helping people. When we commit to a case, we are 100% dedicated to clearing our clients’ names, and helping them move forward with their lives. We aren’t afraid to challenge aggressive prosecutors and negotiate a better deal for our clients. In addition, we provide every client with individualized attention, viable options, extensive resources, and unrelenting devotion.