Grand Theft
Accused of stealing more than $950? Be sure you have an aggressive grand theft defense attorney on your side.
A charge of grand theft can seem very intimidating. However, it is important to remember that no charge is too tough for an experienced theft defense attorney like Michael L. Fell to handle.
Get Attorney Fell on Your Side Now
The sooner you contact Michael L. Fell, the sooner he can get to work on your defense. He will scrutinize the evidence in your case to make sure that it was all collected legally. If any evidence was obtained by an illegal search and/or seizure or by means of illegal interrogation, he can file motions to get this evidence suppressed.
Attorney Fell will also search aggressively for any evidence that can be used in your favor. This might include evidence showing that:
- You did not intend to steal
- The property actually belonged to you
- You had permission or consent to take the item
- You were falsely accused
- You did not intend to permanently keep the property
If you contact Attorney Fell early enough, he may even be able to get the case against you dropped before grand theft charges are ever filed.
Exploiting the “Wobbler” Status
In most cases, grand theft is a “wobbler,” or a crime that may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony at the prosecutor’s discretion. As a former Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney where he prosecuted cases for over 18 years, Michael L. Fell understands how prosecutors think and how they make this decision. This enables him to have great success in convincing prosecutors to keep felony charges off the table for his clients.
Creative Sentencing Solutions
If the evidence against you is strong, don’ worry. Attorney Fell is a master in negotiating creative sentencing solutions or plea deals that will allow you to resolve the case quickly and perhaps without any jail time at all. One possibility is to pay restitution to the party you allegedly stole from. The court may look on this act favorably and agree to reduced penalties or even an informal diversion program.
Start Building Your Defense Today
Remember, expert help from California Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist Attorney Fell is just a phone call away. Please dial (949) 585-9055 to learn more.