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You may have been arrested for theft, but the arresting officer commented that you could be facing robbery charges. Are these two different criminal offenses? If yes, how do they differ? Theft and robbery are two different crimes. You typically commit theft if you steal or take someone else’s property without that person’s consent. In …
Different states have their own “felony-theft” threshold, which refers to how much property (as measured in terms of a dollar value) a person must steal for a prosecutor to charge the offense as a felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor). For example, California law states that people commit felony theft (or grand theft) if they …
The criminal statute of limitations (abbreviated SOL) for most California theft charges is one year if the charge is filed as a misdemeanor or three years if the charge is filed as a felony. Under California criminal law, the SOL refers to the maximum time period in which a prosecutor can file criminal charges. Most …
Nevada’s grand larceny penalties depend on the value of the stolen property: Grand theft of $1,200 to less than $5,000 is a category D felony punishable by 1 to 4 years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines plus restitution. Grand theft of $5,000 to less than $25,000 is a category C felony punishable …
The 5 most common punishments for the crime of shoplifting include: a fine, placement in a diversion program, paying restitution, misdemeanor probation, and jail time. While people caught shoplifting for the first time will likely receive a punishment that is early on this list, offenders guilty of multiple shoplifting charges, or offenders that shoplift a …
Petty larceny (sometimes called petty theft) is generally defined as stealing someone else’s property when the value of the property is below a certain threshold amount (such as below $500.00). The 5 best defenses to a petty larceny charge are to show that: you actually own the property that was allegedly stolen, you acted with …
Theft of property or cash worth $2,000 or more (“grand theft“) is always a felony larceny charge in Colorado. The higher the value of the items stolen, the harsher the Colorado State Prison sentence and fines. Stealing $2,000 to less than $5,000 is class 6 felony theft, punishable by 12 to 18 months in prison …
While the crimes of shoplifting and petty theft are similar, they are technically different offenses under California criminal law. The main difference between the two is that while shoplifting focuses on the act of entering a store with the intent to steal, petty theft focuses on the actual taking of property. Per California Penal Code …
Auto theft in Colorado is prosecuted as aggravated motor vehicle theft (CRS 18-4-409). Currently, Colorado has the third highest rate of auto thefts in the nation.1 And many counties have law enforcement task forces in partnership with the Colorado State Patrol to catch and prevent organized auto theft crimes.2 What if I get caught stealing …
Penal Code 530.5 is the California statute on identity theft. While the law criminalizes various acts, people should know that using another person’s ID card is a separate offense. The offense is prohibited under Penal Code 13004. 1. How does California law define “identity theft”? California Penal Code 530.5 PC makes it a crime to …
Commercial robbery takes place in a business like a bank or a convenience store. Residential robbery is a robbery that takes place where people live or reside. Residential robbery is considered first-degree robbery. Commercial robbery is considered second-degree robbery. Under Penal Code 211, robbery is: the felonious taking of personal property, in the possession of …
When Super Bowl 50 was played in Santa Clara, California in January 2015, it wasn’t the only game in town. Federal agents were busy as well, arresting multiple individuals accused of selling over a half-million dollars in counterfeit NFL merchandise. Selling counterfeit goods in Santa Clara County is a serious offense. California Penal Code Section …