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Who Can Be Charged with "Grand Theft Auto" in California? Advice from Top Criminal Defense Attorney

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In this video, California criminal defense attorney Michael Becker from the Shouse California Law Group explains grand theft auto under Penal Code 487(D)(1). More info at https://www.shouselaw.com/ca/defense/... or call (855) 999-7755 for a free consultation. The crime of "grand theft auto" in California is made illegal under Penal Code 487(D)(1). This crime involves stealing another person’s vehicle and is classified as a “wobbler,” meaning it can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. If the vehicle’s value is $950 or less, the crime is usually charged as a misdemeanor with a possible sentence of up to one year in county jail. However, most vehicles are worth more than $950, so grand theft auto typically results in felony charges, with penalties of up to three years in county jail or state prison. Michael also distinguishes grand theft auto from auto burglary, which involves breaking into a vehicle to steal items, and joyriding, …...more
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Who Can Be Charged with "Grand Theft Auto" in California? Advice from Top Criminal Defense Attorney
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In this video, California criminal defense attorney Michael Becker from the Shouse California Law Group explains grand theft auto under Penal Code 487(D)(1). More info at https://www.shouselaw.com/ca/defense/... or call (855) 999-7755 for a free consultation. The crime of "grand theft auto" in California is made illegal under Penal Code 487(D)(1). This crime involves stealing another person’s vehicle and is classified as a “wobbler,” meaning it can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. If the vehicle’s value is $950 or less, the crime is usually charged as a misdemeanor with a possible sentence of up to one year in county jail. However, most vehicles are worth more than $950, so grand theft auto typically results in felony charges, with penalties of up to three years in county jail or state prison. Michael also distinguishes grand theft auto from auto burglary, which involves breaking into a vehicle to steal items, and joyriding, where a vehicle is stolen temporarily without the intent to permanently deprive the owner. Having a felony grand theft auto conviction can seriously impact your future, including making it difficult to find employment. Michael Becker discusses defense strategies like challenging an illegal stop, search, or seizure, or proving a lack of knowledge that the car was stolen. If you’ve been charged with grand theft auto, contact the Shouse Law Group for a free consultation. We will fight to protect your rights, keep you out of jail, and work to clear your criminal record. #GrandTheftAuto #CaliforniaLaw #CriminalDefense #MichaelBecker #ShouseLawGroup #FelonyCharges #CriminalDefenseAttorney If you or a loved one is charged with a crime we invite you to contact us at Shouse Law Group. We can provide a free consultation in office or by phone. We have local offices in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, Long Beach, Orange County, Ventura, San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, San Diego, Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose and throughout California.

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