Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

if a person takes something that they believe to be garbage from a common or publicly accessible area of the property on which they work is that considered petty theft?"


Asked on 7/24/14, 9:25 pm

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David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

I've had cases, such as a man took cardboard from behind a costco, and was charged with theft, so in my 28 years in criminal law, I can tell you that if the DA feels it's a theft of any item, and someone holds value to that item....that person could be charged with a theft offense. As a Former Deputy District Attorney, I have seen an office that is tougher and files charges that may never have been filed 10 or 20 years ago. If you are a suspect in a criminal act, DO NOT SPEAK TO THE COPS, and get a good lawyer NOW.

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Answered on 7/24/14, 10:02 pm


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