Many individuals who are facing theft charges are good people with minimal, if any criminal records; people who are innocent, made an error in judgment, or had a moment of weakness in hard financial times.
If you have been charged with a theft crime, please contact a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer at Shield Criminal Defense Law at (213) 514-8732
The state of California defines theft as “the intentional and unlawful taking of property. In order for a theft to occur, the offender must intend to permanently deprive the owner of the property.” (Cal. Pen. Code, § 484.)
Under California law, a large variety of criminal acts fall into the category of theft offenses, for instance:
• Auto theft
• Burglary
• Robbery
• Embezzlement
• Fraud
• Automobile
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How do you defend Los Angeles theft charges?
When you call Shield Criminal Defense Law, our defense attorneys can determine whether one of the following factors can serve as a defense in your case:
• Claim of ownership or right of possession
• Mistake of fact or law
• Owner's consent
• Entrapment
• Falsely Accused
• Lack of Intent
We understand that even good people make bad choices. We all face times of great financial strain and stress due to the economy, job loss, medical bills and other extenuating circumstances. Don’t let a decision made in a crisis effect your future in the long run.
If you have been charged with theft or a theft related crime in Los Angeles, it is vital that you contact criminal defense lawyers who are experienced with theft cases. Our Los Angeles criminal theft defense attorneys have successfully represented clients facing theft charges for over a decade.
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3. You have the right to consult an attorney before speaking to the police and to have an attorney present during any questioning now or in the future.
An example of a general intent offense is robbery, which means taking something from someone by force, or by the threat of bodily physical harm. Some people may term theft as a specific intent crime. However, the purpose of the act depends on the law, either the intent was to completely deprive the owner of the object stolen, or force the victim to give up on the property. Pg.
In the United States, the adversarial system of justice relies on ensuring a criminal defendant receives a fair trial. The sixth amendment gives defendants the right to legal representation in criminal trials even if they cannot afford one themselves. Each city and county in the United States ensures a defendant the right to counsel. There are different ways cities and counties across the United States provide representation for indigent defendants. One such approach to indigent defense is public defender programs and is a popular system used by many states today. Public defender programs have been around since the 1900’s but gained popularity throughout the years due to the many indigent defense cases.
Edmond’s was a suspect fraud investigator that worked for Discover credit card. He called to report his company flagged some purchases made on a Discover credit card with the cardholder being James Frank Boucher. Edmond was aware James Frank Boucher was issued a second Discover credit card due to previously reported fraud activity on the previous account. Discover contacted James Frank Boucher via telephone on 09/03/2016 at 1100 hours. Discover questioned James Frank Boucher about 3 transactions made on 09/02/2016. James Frank Boucher denied using his credit card for the 3 transactions. All 3 transactions were committed on 09/02/2016. 1) Circle K located at 111 E. Walnut St. Murphysboro, Illinois in the amount of $8.64 at 1241 hours. 2) Wal-Mart located at 6495 Country Club Rd. Murphysboro, Illinois in the amount of $73.40 at 0104 hours. 3) Walgreens located at 503 Walnut St. Murphysboro, Illinois in the amount of $1.94 at 0952 hours. The suspect attempted to make a cash advance at Circle K and Walgreens, but was declined. Edmond indicated the reason for the report to the local authorities was due to James Frank Boucher having a second report of fraud and believed it was necessary for the authorities to investigate. Discover reimbursed James Frank Boucher’s account after learning the 3 transactions listed above were fraudulent. I advised Edmond there was a report on file
In order to assist a victim of identity theft there several steps, a Forensic Accountant
...en made, my case is still pending. With the help of the Internet, I am an informed victim who was able to more than fully cooperate in the criminal investigation into the crime committed against me. Web sites don't have to be directly related to identity theft for them to be helpful. Each of the sites I visited during the course of my personal investigation, productive for the criminal investigation or not, contributed to the peace of mind and confidence I now feel. Fraudulent bills and collection notices continue to arrive in the mail but no longer intimidate me. I am empowered with knowledge, and I look forward to the day that my case is solved and the perpetrators are brought to justice.
Identity theft refers to unlawful activities which specifically compromise another person’s identity. According to the US Department of Justice (DOJ), identity theft is an activity “in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain.” Such personal data can include names, Social Security numbers, birthdates, bank accounts, credit card numbers, or medical records. Identity theft can also be part of or enable other types of crimes such as bank, credit card, document, employment, or immigration fraud; robbery; and burglary, for example (Finklea, 2010, p. 2). Identity theft exists on a continuum with simple unauthorized credit card charges on one end all the way to having one’s identity completely assumed by another.
At present, many cases are never prosecuted for one reason or another. For example, in about 40 percent of federal embezzlement and fraud cases, charges are dropped because of insufficient evidence to convict, given the resources at hand.85 In some instances prosecutors "deputize" attorneys to try cases, too. Many private attorneys have criminal experience as former prosecutors or public defenders. A logical extension of private preparation for trial is the complete privatization of the prosecutor's job by contracting out. Private attorneys, of course, are often appointed on a pro bono basis for criminal defense. Private attorneys could be deputized for a single trial or for ongoing prosecutor's work, either pro bono or under contract.
I have chosen to use a criminal defense lawyer as my primary legal career for this discussion board. A criminal defense lawyer, is a lawyer who specializes in defending an individual or a company that has been charged with a crime. Criminal defense lawyers have to deal with many different circumstances. For instance, arrests, criminal charges, investigations, sentencing, appeals, and even post-trial issues. However, a lot of criminal defense lawyers will choose to specialize in a certain type of criminal defense. For instance, drug defense, or even DUI defense. Criminal defense lawyers often have to work out substantive issues in connection with their clients supposed crime. Many times criminal defense lawyers will be helping a client even before charges have been filed against them by
Criminal identity theft is basically that someone impersonates an unknowing victim; the offender might commit fraud or any il...
First and foremost, a thief must be someone who views crime as subjectively acceptable and objectively available. In other words, even if someone views crime as morally acceptable but does not have access