California Penal Code Section 487
Have you been charged with Orange County Grand Theft? MacGregor & Collins have 30 years of combined legal experience defending in Orange County Grand Theft cases. The attorneys at MacGregor & Collins will help you make sense of the Orange County Grand Theft charges that you are facing and provide you with unparalleled legal defense. Orange County Grand Theft is theft for goods valued more than $950 (Penal Code 487(a)) (unless the goods are firearms, automobiles, certain animals, certain foods and real estate)
In order to prosecute for Orange County Grand Theft, the state has the burden to prove you are guilty of theft other than petty theft. This means:
- The accused took possession of property owned by someone else
- The accused took the property without the owner’s consent
- When the accused took the property he or she intended to do so for so much time that the owner would be deprived of most of the property’s value
- The accused moved the property and kept it for any period of time.
The penalties or punishment for grand theft depend on a number of factors including your criminal history and the circumstances surrounding the case. Grand theft can be filed under (felony or misdemeanor), and those found guilty can face:
Misdemeanor:
- Up to I Year in the Orange County Jail
- A maximum $1,000 fine
Felony:
- 16 Months-2-3 Years in the California State Prison
- A maximum $10,000 fine
If you are facing charges for grand theft, we can help. MacGregor & Collins are ready to provide you the Orange County Petty Theft Attorney services you need. We will help you understand the charges against you and get you the best possible outcome for your case. Call MacGregor & Collins today at (949) 250-6097.
