Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

459pc Burglary

Do you recommend having an attorney present at the court date for a first time offender caught shoplifting at a Dept store?


Asked on 3/18/09, 10:05 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Steven Mandell Law Offices of Steven R. Mandell

Re: 459pc Burglary

If you were arrested for "shoplifting" but the cops wrote "459 PC Burglary," this means that you are being charged, at least for now, with commercial burglary, a crime which is much more serious than shoplifting (PC �484). Since the initial charge is the most serious charge that they would usually charge for a "shoplifting" charge, I would definitely recommend that you have a lawyer at ALL stages of the prosecution. There are many ways to defend charges like yours, and each and every case is very fact-dependent. I would recommend that you have a consultation with a criminal lawyer experienced in theft matters immediately. If you'd like to speak to me about this, please don't hesitate to contact me. Steve Mandell

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Answered on 3/19/09, 6:23 pm
Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: 459pc Burglary

You should get a lawyer as soon as possible, at the first court date if possible. You need to fight any burglary and theft charges as they will be damaging to your future.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com

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Answered on 3/18/09, 10:55 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: 459pc Burglary

Not as long as you like the food and accommodations in jail.

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Answered on 3/19/09, 1:53 pm


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