Los Angeles Theft Crime Attorneys

Alleged theft crimes are often the result of making bad decisions or are committed out of desperation to make ends meet. Others facing theft charges are innocent people wrongly accused based on faulty evidence. Whatever the reason behind your theft charges, you deserve to have someone on your side whose sole purpose is to ensure your Constitutional rights are upheld, such as the right to remain silent, to have an attorney, to have due process, and to fair treatment under the law. You will also want someone who can protect you against aggressive prosecution. 

Being arrested and charged with any type of theft offense is a serious matter that can change your life for years to come. It can result in various legal and social consequences that can negatively impact your reputation, future, and freedom. 

At the law office of Stein & Markus, we provide a strategic defense of clients accused of all types of state and federal theft crimes. Our representation is holistic, meaning we consider not only the criminal charges but the effect a conviction could have on your future employment, housing options, and other benefits. We believe our duty is to help you fight these charges and do our best to prevent a mistake from ruining your life.

We offer a free initial consultation with a Los Angeles theft crime lawyer about your case. Book your appointment by contacting a team member online or by phone at (562) 512-7030. Hablamos español.

How Los Angeles Theft Charges Can Impact Your Future

Theft crimes, whether they are nonviolent, as in white collar or fraud charges, or not, involve alleged dishonesty. As such, they may be considered crimes of moral turpitude in California. These are crimes that paint you as deceitful and untrustworthy.

A conviction for a crime of moral turpitude gives various state licensing boards a reason to deny you certain professional licenses or certifications. Contractors licenses, nursing licenses, and real estate licenses are a few examples. Further, if you are an immigrant, a conviction for such a crime could mean serious consequences, including possible deportation or loss of status.

This illustrates the importance of retaining a skilled criminal defense lawyer to defend you against theft and fraud charges. With more than 75 years of combined legal experience, Stein & Markus can be that resource for you.

We Fight All California Theft Crime Accusations

Our Southern California firm represents clients facing any type of theft charge, up to, and including serious felonies.

Examples of cases we handle include:

• Auto theft: This is typically charged as a grand theft auto, charged as a felony.
• Larceny: This includes grand theft involving stealing property worth more than $950 and petty theft which is stealing property worth &950 or less.
• Grand theft of a firearm: Stealing any firearm is charged as grand theft, even if the gun is worth less than $950.
• Burglary: This involves entering a home with the intent to commit a felony or theft.
• Embezzlement: This means stealing or misappropriating funds entrusted to you, often by an employer.
• Robbery: This is based on the use of violence or threats of violence to take something from someone.
• Receipt of stolen property: This includes receiving or purchasing something you know or should know was stolen.