If you have been charged with grand theft in California, you may have a defense to the charges. In most cases, the crime of grand theft is a “wobbler.”
Criminal Court Diversion for Combat Veterans
The San Diego County Public Defender’s, together with private criminal defense lawyers and local veterans groups, is reportedly putting together a legislative proposal for the diversion of criminal cases for combat veterans. The Penal Code already provides for alternative sentencing for combat veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, “Criminal Court Diversion for Combat Veterans”
How to Obtain a Dismissal of a Theft Case: Civil Compromise
The most commonly prosecuted theft offenses involve the alleged taking of property from a retail merchant. Often the dollar value of the items is relatively small and the accused has no prior criminal record. Yet a conviction for petty theft is a serious matter. The law requires at least one “How to Obtain a Dismissal of a Theft Case: Civil Compromise”