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If you have been arrested for a theft-related charge in Los Angeles County, such as Petty Theft, Grand Theft, or Burglary, early intervention can be critical in effectively resolving your case. Certain alternatives, such as APPS and City Attorney Diversion, are generally only available for consideration before a case is filed in court. Thus, if you wait until your court date to determine your options, you may have missed out on a tremendous opportunity. Lawyer Gregory Caplan describes early intervention strategies which can be effective in theft cases, on his video, at Theft Attorney.
Los Angeles Theft Defense Lawyer Gregory Caplan has extensive familiarity with these programs, many of which quietly exist today in many prosecutors’ offices and local courtrooms. Mr. Caplan works tirelessly to steer his clients in these directions whenever possible, and many of his clients have benefited from his expertise, and have had their theft charges dismissed.
You can read details about 18 of Mr. Caplan’s recent successful theft case results, here! (Theft case results always depend on the unique facts and circumstances of each case.)
Gregory Caplan extensive familiarity of alternatives is based on his time working as a prosecutor in Los Angeles County, developing alternative case resolutions. One of those programs still utilized today in Los Angeles area courts is called “City Attorney Diversion,” and allows some persons arrested for theft-related crimes to have their cases dismissed upon successful completion of the program. Gregory Caplan makes extraordinary efforts to try to steer clients’ cases in this direction whenever possible.
Gregory Caplan is highly trusted and recommended for his extraordinary efforts on behalf of his clients, as you can read, below:
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You need the attorney familiar with all theft offense alternatives, so you have opportunities for consideration of available out-of-court and alternative resolutions. Gregory Caplan emphasizes consideration of all available options for his clients with theft charges.
If you or someone you love has been arrested for a theft offense, contact theft defense attorney Gregory Caplan, now, and find out what strategies may work for you, at 213-400-5355!
More Information about Theft Crime Violations
Theft cases in Los Angeles are generally initiated when someone reports to police that their property was taken without permission. Theft cases are prosecuted as misdemeanors or felonies depending on the circumstances, criminal history of the arrested person, the dollar value of the stolen property, the location of the crime, and the method in which the theft was carried out. Every theft charge has serious consequences, and because of this, it is extremely important that persons charged with theft crimes have immediate and effective legal representation.
In Los Angeles, California, theft is categorized as petty theft or grand theft. Grand theft is when the dollar value of the stolen property exceeds $400.
Grand theft can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. A grand theft felony must involve a theft where the value of the stolen item exceeds $950. A grand theft charge sentence will typically include some jail, a fine, community service, and probation.
Petty theft is when the dollar value of the stolen property is $400 or less. Petty theft is usually classified as a misdemeanor offense, unless the accused person has three prior “qualifying” theft convictions. Petty theft can be punished with jail, fines, community service, as well as probation. These severe potential consequences reveal the importance of having an effective theft attorney to handle your case.
A Burglary is committed when a person enters a store, home, or other structure, with the intent to steal or commit another crime once inside the location. This type of arrest is typically made as a felony, and there is no minimum dollar amount for a burglary charge to be charged as a felony. However, in many cases the local prosecutors will reduce these charges to misdemeanor level, instead. Thus, with any burglary arrest it is important that your attorney provide appropriate information to the prosecutor, so misdemeanor charges can be appropriately considered, instead of a felony.
If you have been charged with a theft crime, contact Los Angeles Theft Defense Lawyer Gregory Caplan, and find out what strategies may be effective in your case. Call 213-400-5355!
Common Los Angeles County Theft Crimes
Common types of theft crimes in Los Angeles include the following:
- larceny
- embezzlement
- identity theft
- fraud
- shoplifting
- robbery
- petty theft
Los Angeles Theft Defense Lawyer
Gregory Caplan has helped numerous clients with theft allegations in Los Angeles. He emphasizes early intervention with the law enforcement and prosecution agencies on behalf of his clients, exploring all available alternatives. Find out your options, today, and call Los Angeles Theft Defense Lawyer Gregory Caplan, at 213-400-5355!
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