Grand Theft Auto Laws in California – Penal Code 487(d)(1)
Grand theft auto, also known as “GTA”, is defined in California Penal Code Section 487(d)(1), which criminalizes the act of intentionally taking a vehicle belonging to someone else. In many GTA cases, when someone has been charged with grand theft auto, they will also face an additional charge of “joyriding”... View Article
Embezzlement Laws in California – Penal Code Section 503
The crime of “embezzlement” is defined under California Penal Code Section 503, which describes this white collar offense as fraudulent appropriation of property by somebody who was entrusted. It is also commonly referred to as employee theft. Embezzlement is different than most common California theft crimes because there is a... View Article
California’s Law on Possession of Burglary Tools – Penal Code 466
California’s law on possession of burglary is defined in Penal Code Section 466. This statute makes it a crime to be in possession of specific tools closely connected to burglary, when your possession of these tools is with the intent to break into any building, vehicle, or other structures. The... View Article
Theft by False Pretenses Law in California – Penal Code Section 532
The crime of “theft by false pretenses” is defined under California Penal Code Section 532. This statutes criminalizes the act of convincing someone to voluntarily give you anything of value after you used false or fraudulent representation. In simple terms, it means you lied or made false promises in order... View Article