Los Angeles Jewelry Store Thieves Caught
A jewelry store, located in a shopping center in the Los Angeles County area recently felt prey to three thieves who broke into the store to grab an unknown amount of valuable merchandise. Police were notified when the men who were wearing black masks entered into the shopping area near a large department store - it was later reported that several gunshots were heard, although it is not clear what their location was or who fired.
After being notified, law enforcement arrived and began a chase down one of the local streets. At an intersection, two suspects jumped out of the vehicle which then sped off. One of the suspects who ran out of the case was taken into custody and the driver was later taken after hitting several cars. The third suspect is still currently being searched for.
In the state of California, theft crimes are taken extremely seriously. According to the law, larceny is broken down into two main categories of crimes: petty theft and grand theft. Grand theft is the more serious of the two, and under Section 487 of the 2010 California Penal Code can be committed when the property taken exceeds $950 in value.
The penalties for a crime of this nature are serious and should not be taken lightly. Should a defendant be convicted, they could be facing criminal charges that include up to sixteen months of imprisonment in a state prison. This can be elevated to three years of incarceration depending on the circumstances. For example, if the theft was of a car, they can be charged with grand theft auto and will face more severe penalties.
If you or a loved one have recently been criminally charged for something involving a theft, it is vastly important that you do not hesitate to contact a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney that you can trust. These cases are often ruthlessly prosecuted and taken extremely seriously. Although legally you are to be considered innocent until proven guilty, you will find that you will not always be given that luxury. You need a heavyweight to help even the playing field and protect your rights - even if you are fighting an uphill battle.
At Okabe and Haushalter, we are compassionate to the plight of those who find themselves accused and are therefore unwaveringly devoted to providing our clients with high-quality legal representation when it is needed most. Should you work with a Los Angeles criminal lawyer from our firm, you will be able to enjoy the benefit of having an attorney on your side who is truly invested in your case. We recognize what is at stake and will stop at nothing in our efforts to help defend and protect your freedom.