Theft is divided into two degrees - petty theft and grand theft. Any person who steals, takes, carries, leads, or drives away the personal property of another may be guilty of grand theft if the value of the property stolen exceeds $400. If the grand theft involves theft of a firearm, the punishment is imprisonment in the state prison for 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years. In all other cases, it is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for up to one year or by imprisonment in the state prison.

If you have been arrested for/charged with committing grand theft in California, you should contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Al F. Amer. As a former prosecutor, I bring extensive trial experience and insight into the courtroom giving my clients a great advantage in their defense. If you are accused of any theft crime, you may be facing serious charges with potentially serious consequences, so please do not hesitate to contact us to talk to an experienced criminal defense lawyer for a free consultation.

The Law Offices of Al F. Amer has offices in Los Angeles and Orange County and an experienced criminal defense lawyer who will defend clients accused of theft crimes such as grand theft. Contact us online or call us at 714-432-6408.