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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 …
The specific answer to this question differs by jurisdiction. Many 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 …
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 …
The statute of limitations (“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 California misdemeanors …
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 …