Santa Ana Theft and Embezzlement Attorney
Orange County Criminal Defense
Crimes involving theft or embezzlement are serious and can carry significant consequences, including fines, jail time, and federal charges. Whether you are currently under investigation or you have been charged with a crime, it is important to consult with an experienced defense attorney as soon as possible.
It is never too early or too late for sound counsel and strategic defense. Our job is your relief. Call 714-677-2130 now for a free consultation or contact a Santa Ana theft and embezzlement lawyer by email.
Orange County White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyers
Law Office of David Schwarz is an Orange County based law firm focusing on the needs of criminal defendants throughout Southern California. We take a strategic and intensive approach to every case, to best protect our clients rights and long-term interests. Knowing that any criminal charge can seriously impact our clients and their families, we work towards effective resolutions that will minimize your charges and penalties.
We are experienced in the defense of theft crimes, including:
- Embezzlement: Embezzlement crimes often involve a business or an employer. If someone you are working for trusted you with property and is now accusing you of stealing, you may need an experienced criminal defense. We will try to negotiate with your employer prior to court. When necessary, we will take your case to trial to mitigate charges and penalties involving embezzlement.
- Petty theft: Petty theft cases involve stealing property valued at less than $400.00. We are experienced in the investigation and defense of petty crimes cases and can effectively build your defense. You may have not intended to steal it, or mistakenly took something that didn't belong to you. You may have other viable defenses. We work to dismiss your case or see that your penalties are reduced.
- Grand theft: Grand theft involves stealing property valued at over $400.00, including a vehicle or "grand-theft auto." Again, the ability to convict depends on the prosecution proving that you intended to steal something. Grand theft charges are very serious and can result in serious penalties and jail time. Our attorneys will investigate your case and try to plea bargain or negotiate on your behalf or defeat charges when possible.
- Burglary: Burglary is a crime involving intent. The prosecution must show that you intended to steal something before you entered the building. There are many degrees of burglary, but all are serious crimes, resulting in significant penalties upon conviction. Our role is to plea-down your charges and make sure that you are not unfairly penalized for a serious crime you did not commit.
- Robbery: Robbery involves the use of force or fear to obtain personal property from another person. Robbery is also considered "one-strike" so it is important that you consult with an attorney to prevent conviction. We will negotiate to a lesser charge or work to defeat your charges to prevent an extended state prison sentence and other serious penalties.
- White collar fraud: White collar fraud and white collar theft usually involve business transactions, internet crimes, wire fraud, and embezzlement. We are also experienced in Medicare and welfare fraud, stock and broker fraud, investment fraud, and other crimes in the economy.
