San Diego County Criminal Defense Legal Blog

On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in Theft on Friday, December 20, 2019. The period of time following an arrest can be both confusing and distressing. Defendants are usually worried about a number of things, including how a conviction could impact their futures and whether fighting the charges are even worth it. To answer these questions, a defendant must first understand the formal charge. Here is some information that may be helpful to those facing identity theft charges. According to California state law, a defendant charged with identity theft is accused of purposely taking another individual’s personally identifying information for unlawful purposes, and then using that information without consent. Most people already know that names, Social Security numbers and…

On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in Theft on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Three California men were arrested for their alleged involvement in an attempted burglary. Police booked the men into an area jail, where they are facing a number of different criminal charges. Those charges include possession of burglary tools and other theft-related charges. In late Nov. 2019, police received a report concerning what someone thought was an ongoing theft. Officers responded to the area and apparently did not notice anything amiss until they were in the process of leaving. A car was parked nearby with three men in the trunk with the trunk door only partially closed. They also located a vehicle that was being held up…

On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in Theft on Friday, November 8, 2019. Being charged with a criminal offense is always a serious matter. However, based on what you might have seen in TV shows or movies, you might understand that your misdemeanor charges still need careful and thorough attention. While it is true that felonies are more serious than misdemeanors, you can still face undesirable criminal and person consequences if convicted of a misdemeanor charge. California state law imposes a range of penalties for misdemeanor offenses. Depending on the charge, you could be ordered to shell out a fine as high as $1,000. Fines for multiple misdemeanors can quickly add up, too. You could also be sentenced to…

On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in Theft on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Simple mistakes, misunderstandings or minor errors in judgment can sometimes result in serious consequences. For example, it is not uncommon for a misunderstanding between two parties to result in an allegation of theft. Understanding California’s theft laws is an important part of building a strong defense against these types of allegations. Even those who briefly exercised poor judgment should be sure to explore this topic when preparing defense plans. Theft — which is sometimes referred to as larceny — is considered a property crime. Proving that a theft occurred takes a lot more than just demonstrating that a defendant had possession of a property at a certain…