Riverside County Theft Crimes Defense Attorneys

Under California law, if you take another person's property with the intention of depriving them of it, it is considered a theft crime. Depending the value of the item that is involved, the crime can be classified as petty theft or grand theft. If the stolen item is valued over $400, it is possible that you may be charged with grand theft. If the value of the stolen item is under $400 then you may face petty theft charges. Grand theft is a serious charge and if convicted, you may face 16 months or more in state prison as well as fines. A misdemeanor first offense petty theft charge may result in 6 months of jail time as well as the possibility of fines, community service or probation.

If you have been charged with a Riverside County theft crime, retaining the services of an experienced and knowledgeable Riverside County theft crimes attorney will have a significant impact on your case. Skilled criminal defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich can use their extensive experience and resources to provide solid legal strategies and tactical defense for anyone accused of theft crimes in Riverside County. We have successfully defended individuals who have been charged with theft crimes including:

• Petty theft
• Felony grand theft
• Auto theft
• Shoplifting
• Burglary
• Identity theft
• Robbery
• Fraud
• Embezzlement

In some cases, a felony theft conviction could become a "Third Strike" offense sending you to prison for 25 years to life. If you have been accused of a theft crime in Riverside County, you need skilled legal representation to defend the charges to avoid serious consequences including jail time, hefty fines and other penalties. A Riverside County theft crime accusation also erodes your credibility as an individual. It could have an adverse effect on your personal life, business ventures, career and future.

The skilled Riverside County theft defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have helped first-time offenders with no prior theft charges to reduce their charges or punishment. If you have been charged with felony grand theft, we will work to reduce your offense to a misdemeanor and by requesting the court to consider probation instead of jail time. In many Riverside County theft cases, we have also been able to successfully request alternative sentencing for our clients such as community service, house arrest or electronic monitoring, and private counseling services. If you have been accused of an Riverside County theft crime, please call Wallin & Klarich as soon as possible to discuss how our experienced criminal defense attorneys can help build a winning strategy to fight your charges.