Single Conviction of Theft where Overall Plan or Scheme
If a number of items items are stolen from a single victim over a period of time rather than at one point in time and the theft of the items are part of one overall plan or scheme on the part of the person taking the items or one intent then only one theft occurs. The value of the items taken over the period of time may be aggregated when determining the degree of the theft. If you are arrested for a theft related offense including petty theft or grand theft, misdemeanor or felony, contact Christine McGuire, The Santa Cruz Criminal Defense Attorney/Lawyer; Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney/Lawyer.