SHOPLIFTING/THEFT LAWYERS
IN ORANGE COUNTY
SHOPLIFTING/THEFT -- A COMMON CHARGE
Shoplifting and petty theft are among the most common crimes we see people charged with in Orange County. With the number of large shopping centers and malls in Orange County, it's hardly surprising that it's the case. Most commonly, we see that these crimes are committed not because people don't have the money to pay for the merchandise, but because of a deep-rooted psychological or emotional problem and sometimes, even drug addiction.
SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES
Although technically know as "petty theft," the consequences of these charges are serious. A theft conviction is sure to wreak havoc on your career. If you are a licensed professional, a theft or shoplifting crime can lead to a denial of your license. You can forget about getting a job that involves handling finances with a theft conviction on your record. What's worse, you will be facing jail time, fines and restitution. If you already face two strikes under California law a theft conviction could become a "third strike" and send you off to prison for a very long time.
Don't let this happen to you. Call an experienced Orange County theft defense lawyer or an Orange County shoplifting defense attorney at Coffey & Coffey immediately. We don't take police reports or security guard reports or even cameras for granted. We do our own investigation. We analyze police reports, listen carefully to your side of the story and detect holes and weaknesses in the prosecution's case. We don't trust security cameras. Sometimes, surveillance tapes used as the main piece of evidence in the case are too grainy and do nothing to establish a person's identity.
WE CAN HELP
Shoplifting or petty theft is generally charged as a misdemeanor, but it could be charged as a felony depending on the value of the merchandise or items taken. The severity of the charges will also depend on your prior criminal record. At Coffey & Coffey, we will work hard to get you acquitted or reduce your charges and keep you out of jail. We will even help you get the counseling or therapy you need through the courts. Often, incarceration is not the answer to emotional and psychological problems.
If you or a loved one has been charged with shoplifting or theft in Orange County, call our experienced shoplifting and theft defense attorneys at Coffey & Coffey to discuss your case and examine your options. Call us to get the help you really need.
THAT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!
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