Los Angeles Petty Theft Attorney

Petty Theft Lawyer in Los Angeles

Petty theft is one of the most commonly charged crimes in California.   A petty theft can be shoplifting, or taking something from another when the monetary value is below $400.  This can include such actions as changing the price tag on an item, or eating something in a store and then failing to pay for it.  This is a serious charge, as it goes on your criminal record.  How many employers want to hire an individual who has a "petty theft" conviction on his criminal record?  Even when the incident was unintended, a "mistake", you should not consider going to court without a skilled Los Angeles petty theft lawyer.  These cases can affect you much more than you may realize, and with the help of a skilled criminal defense lawyer, you may be able to have your charges reduced to an infraction or dismissed.

Los Angeles Petty Theft Lawyer

At Gold & Witham, our legal team is a skilled group of criminal defense lawyers with decades of combined experience in dealing with criminal charges.  A thorough review of your case and the evidence against you must be done in order to plan what to do to protect you.  As each case has different circumstances, evidence and witnesses, it is vital all is reviewed and evaluated by a skilled petty theft lawyer from Gold & Witham. 

The crime of petty theft, in particular shoplifting, is often done by teenagers.  25% of all shoplifting cases involve minors.  Whether this charge is against you or your child, it is crucial a defense lawyer fight for you.  These cases may seem "petty", but they can seriously affect your future ability to get employment.  At Gold & Witham, our lawyers understands the importance of your case and will make it a priority.

Contact a Los Angeles Petty Theft Attorney from Gold & Witham to fight for your defense in any petty theft charges in Los Angeles.