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I was arrested for shoplifting in Torrance, do I have to go to Court?
The law in California permits a privately retained lawyer to appear and represent a client in Court on a misdemeanor charge, shoplifting or petty theft is such a charge. Having defended hundreds of these types of cases I can say … Continue reading
Matthew Ruff Explains What to Do With The “Civil Demand Letter” in a Shoplifting Case
Torrance Criminal Attorney explains civil demand letter in a shoplifting case. Continue reading
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In Petty Theft Prosecutions Does There Have To Be A Video?
As a local Torrance Criminal Defense Attorney I am often retained to defend folks for the crime of shoplifting or petty theft. In these cases the store usually presents a video tape of the incident to prosecutors as part of … Continue reading
What is Petty Theft? A Torrance Criminal Defense Attorney Explains The Law
In California the crime of theft is broken down into many subcategories. Among the most common are those of petty theft and grand theft. The pubic offense of petty theft is statutorily defined in the codes under Penal Code section 484. The heart and soul of … Continue reading
