Los Angeles Petty Theft Defense Lawyer
California Criminal Defense Lawyers with Nearby Offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties
If you have been charged with a petty theft crime such as shoplifting or burglary, may be embarrassed about the entire situation. The experience can be confusing and frightening especially for someone who may be a part of the criminal justice system for the first time. Make sure you have an LA lawyer who thoroughly understands California shoplifting law and has experience representing people charged with a petty theft crime.
Call Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff
Los Angeles, California, petty theft crime defense lawyers
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
(866) 382-3588
Why do you need an experienced petty theft crime defense lawyer?
Shoplifting or petty theft crimes are considered crimes of moral turpitude and can result in denial of employment, rejection for a professional license, and humiliation among colleagues, neighbors, and friends.
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With so much at stake, make sure you have a Los Angeles, California, petty theft crime defense attorney who will take the time to fully understand the circumstances surrounding your case. Depending on the amount you are accused of stealing, you could be charged with a felony or misdemeanor.
Our LA criminal defense lawyers have handled cases in which the charged person had no intent to steal. They may have been in a store, their hands were full, and they placed an item in a pocket, fully intending to pay for it. Unfortunately, they forgot and were arrested for shoplifting.
In other cases, we have found that a client has a psychological compulsion to steal. Kleptomania or OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) can cause a person to steal. Our criminal defense trial attorneys have a network of specialists and treatment options that have helped our clients deal with the underlying problem and also helped mitigate the consequences.
Sometimes what seems to be a shoplifting case is charged as a burglary, because the person entered the store with intent to steal, according to law enforcement. Bringing in bags or devices that could be used to conceal merchandise could lead to burglary charges.
Whatever the circumstances of your case, you deserve an understanding, compassionate petty theft crime defense lawyer who will protect your rights, defend you against the charges, and work for the best solution for your situation the petty theft crime defense lawyers at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff.
The petty theft crime defense law firm of Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff represents L.A. residents and visitors from our offices throughout Southern California. In addition to representing clients faced with petty theft and shoplifting charges, our shoplifting, petty theft, burglary, and larceny defense attorneys help clients charged with or under investigation for:
- Drug Charges
- DUI
- Sex Offenses
- DMV / Drivers License Suspension
- Juvenile Matters
- Traffic Violations
- Solicitation of Prostitution
- Burglary, Theft, Robbery
Contact the experienced Los Angeles, California, petty theft crime defense lawyers at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff if you have been arrested for burglary, petty theft, or shoplifting in L.A. or the surrounding areas.
Free consultation (866) 382-3588
Representing California clients in Los Angeles and all Los Angeles County communities such as Alhambra, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Downey, Glendale, Inglewood, Long Beach, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Norwalk, Pasadena, Pomona, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, Torrance, Van Nuys, West Covina, and Whittier, Calif.
