Rizio and Nelson California Law Blog

Grand Theft Auto in Decline in CA

According to Reuters, September 24, 2009, the rate of auto theft incidences in California is decreasing. This is great news for the victims who have gone through the inconvenience and expense of having their car stolen. One of the programs that has been developed to combat auto theft is VIN etching. The VIN, Vehicle Identification Number, which every automobile manufactured has, is unique for every...

Examples of Grand Theft

California law defines the following examples of grand theft: a) Where the money, labor, or real or personal property taken is of a value exceeding $400, except as provided below. b) When domestic fowls, avocados, olives, citrus or deciduous fruits, other fruits, vegetables, nuts, artichokes, or other farm crops are taken of a value exceeding $100. The value of the fruit is established by the wholesale...

What is Grand Theft?

Grand theft involves the theft of goods or services that are valued above $400. This crime may be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on a variety of influencing factors. A misdemeanor is usually punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year. A felony is normally punishable by imprisonment in a state prison. Generally, grand theft is punishable up to one year in...

Grand Theft Auto

In the state of California, if a defendant is convicted of more than one offense, the punishment and the jail time increase under the Three Strikes Law. This includes Grand Theft Auto Charges. Grand Theft Auto can be charged under two separate laws: If Grand Theft Auto is charged under California Penal Code Section 487(d), it is always charged as a felony. As a felony, the sentencing range will...

Grand Theft Auto

Grand theft of an automobile occurs when one person takes another person’s car without their permission, with the intent to permanently remove it from their custody. A charge of grand theft auto requires that the automobile stolen have a value that is more than $400. Grand theft auto is classified as a felony, and is punishable with imprisonment in a state prison for 16 months to 3 years.In...