Torrance Grand Theft Lawyers

McGregor & Ernenwein is a reputable criminal defense law firm located in the South Bay area of California. Our experienced Torrance grand theft defense attorneys have successfully represented clients accused of misdemeanor and felony crimes. If you have been arrested for grand theft in California, you are facing serious charges and should contact a grand theft defense lawyer at McGregor & Ernenwein to discuss your case. Our California theft defense attorneys are dedicated to providing our clients with quality legal advice and representation.

Any accusation of grand theft should be addressed immediately and taken extremely seriously. In the State of California, a grand theft charge may be a misdemeanor or felony offense, depending upon the circumstances. Although grand theft is typically a crime in which a person steals at least $400 or $400 worth of goods, there are many other crimes which constitute grand theft. The following are crimes that, in California, are considered grand theft:

• Stealing livestock, such as mules, pigs, or sheep
• Stealing firearms
• Stealing money from an employer, totally over $400 within a period of one year
• Stealing a dog which is worth more than $400
• Stealing certain food items that total over $100, such as avocados, nuts, and citrus fruits
• Stealing a motor vehicle
• Stealing over $100 worth of fish from a store or research facility

Penalties for grand theft can be severe, especially for thefts of money or items worth more than $50,000. California Penal Code section 489. describes the following as punishments for grand theft crimes:

"(a) When the grand theft involves the theft of a firearm, (it is punishable) by imprisonment in the state prison for 16 months, 2, or 3 years.

(b) In all other cases, (it is punishable) by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or in the state prison."

If you are arrested for grand theft in California, you may have to serve a term in jail or state prison. This can be a devastating experience for you as well as your loved ones. The grand theft defense attorneys at McGregor & Ernenwein will work diligently to have your grand theft charges dropped or your sentence reduced.

If you have been arrested for grand theft in California's South Bay, contact a Torrance Grand Theft Defense Attorney at McGregor & Ernenwein today!