Oakland Theft Lawyer

Most theft crimes committed in Oakland are covered under the state’s larceny laws. However, there are also other forms of theft, such as fraud, white collar theft crimes and violent theft crimes that may result in different and more severe criminal charges.

Generally theft involves taking another person’s property without their permission and with the intention of permanently depriving the owner of the property. Depending upon the value of property stolen, an offender may face misdemeanor or felony charges.

Our Oakland theft defense lawyers are intimately familiar with state’s theft laws. We have been defending clients in the face of all types of theft charges throughout Oakland, and our attorneys have years of legal experience to put to work for our clients’ cases.

If you or someone you know has been arrested for or accused of any type of theft crime, please take a moment to speak to our Oakland theft crime attorney at our firm.

pecific penalties that may be enforced for a theft conviction in Oakland will vary from case to case and jurisdiction. However, we have listed some basic penalties for theft in Oakland, based upon the value of the property:

Less than $200 – up to 93 days in jail / fines of up to $500
$200 to less than $1,000 – up to 1 year in jail / fines of up to $2,000
$1,000 to less than $20,000 – up to 5 years in prison / fines of up to $10,000
$20,000 and up – up to 10 years in prison / fines of up to $15,000

Fight your theft crime charges. Contact our Oakland theft crime defense lawyers today to discuss your opions.