Felony Petty Theft in San Bernardino

San Bernardino Criminal Defense Lawyer

Pursuant to Penal Code Section 666, there are specific circumstances that may lead to a defendant facing felony charges for petty theft, an offense that is normally charged as a misdemeanor. If a defendant has a prior conviction for a theft-related crime in the past, the defendant may face felony petty theft charges for a current offense of this kind. The technical name for this charge is "petty theft with a prior." Though petty theft with a prior has been an offense in California law since 1872, it became the subject of much scrutiny with the 1994 passing of the "Three Strikes and You're Out" law in California. Under the Three Strikes law, a defendant who has two prior convictions for serious or  violent felony offenses may face a third strike and 25 years to life in prison for felony petty theft.

At our San Bernardino criminal defense law firm, we understand the tremendous impact that petty theft with a prior charges may have on a client's future. That is why we are committed to only the highest quality legal counsel and aggressive representation in these matters. When you work with a San Bernardino criminal defense lawyer at our firm, you can count on our discretion in handling your case and our uncompromising defense counsel as we protect your interests and concerns to the fullest extent.

Will you face felony petty theft charges?

A defendant may face felony petty theft charges if he or she has a prior theft-related conviction, such as for shoplifting/petty theft, grand theft, auto theft, robbery, burglary or carjacking. This applies to defendants who have prior violent or serious felony convictions or who are required to register as sex offenders.

Make sure you fight to protect your future and freedom by retaining the services of an attorney who will fight tirelessly on your behalf. Contact a San Bernardino Felony Petty Theft Attorney at our offices today.