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| THE LAW OFFICES OF PAUL PURI & ASSOCIATES |
THEFT, ROBBERY, BURGLARY DEFENSE
ATTORNEY PAUL N. PURI
Robbery Defense Attorney
Burglary Lawyer
in the Bay Area and Northern California
When people think of the crime of "stealing" we typically mix up
the ideas of theft (larceny), robbery and/or burglary. When
someone's house is broken into, one's first reaction is to say, "I
was robbed!" In our every day language, we tend to mix up these
terms.
Technically speaking, a theft (a.k.a., larceny) is the most typical
form of offense charged under this category of offenses. When
the amount of loss is less than $400, then the crime is a
misdemeanor petty theft (or petite larceny). When the amount of
loss is greater than $400, then the crime is a grand larceny and
can be charged as a felony. People who pass bad checks can
be charged under petty theft or grand larceny, as can shoplifters.
Vehicle theft (so-called "grand theft auto") is a form of larceny, and
so is "receiving stolen property."
Robbery is defined as a theft by force or threat of force, and it
involves the presence of a victim. The text-book case of robbery
would be the familiar stick-up we see in the movies, i.e., "your
money or your life" stated at gun point. A "robber" could be
unarmed if the allegation involves the threat of force, even without
the use of arms.
Burglary means the unlawful entry of some structure or vehicle
with intent to commit a felony inside. Burglary of a structure could
be either "residential burglary" (entering someone's house) or
"commercial burglary" (entering someone's business). Burglary
of a vehicle is also known as "auto burglary." A burglary does not
require that something actually be stolen. A burglary is complete
when the defendant is accused of "entering with intent to commit
a felony." The key to proving a burglary is proof of the defendant's
intent when he or she enters the structure or vehicle.
Whether the charge is theft, robbery or burglary is a matter of
precise factual analysis, and private investigators are very
instrumental in interviewing potential witnesses. Eye-witness
testimony is often pivotal in these cases. Forensic evidence will
also play an important role in the success of these prosecutions.
Fingerprint evidence, videotapes, etc. can all be the types of
evidence one will expect to deal with in these cases.
The other types of theft charges are understood as "larceny by
trick," i.e., fraud and embezzlement. These types of crimes can
be very serious, depending on the amount of loss involved, and
depending on whether federal authorities become involved.
Paul Puri has the trial experience to assist you with evaluating
your case if you are charged with any of these crimes. Thorough
investigation and testing of the evidence must be performed to
fight these cases.
the ideas of theft (larceny), robbery and/or burglary. When
someone's house is broken into, one's first reaction is to say, "I
was robbed!" In our every day language, we tend to mix up these
terms.
Technically speaking, a theft (a.k.a., larceny) is the most typical
form of offense charged under this category of offenses. When
the amount of loss is less than $400, then the crime is a
misdemeanor petty theft (or petite larceny). When the amount of
loss is greater than $400, then the crime is a grand larceny and
can be charged as a felony. People who pass bad checks can
be charged under petty theft or grand larceny, as can shoplifters.
Vehicle theft (so-called "grand theft auto") is a form of larceny, and
so is "receiving stolen property."
Robbery is defined as a theft by force or threat of force, and it
involves the presence of a victim. The text-book case of robbery
would be the familiar stick-up we see in the movies, i.e., "your
money or your life" stated at gun point. A "robber" could be
unarmed if the allegation involves the threat of force, even without
the use of arms.
Burglary means the unlawful entry of some structure or vehicle
with intent to commit a felony inside. Burglary of a structure could
be either "residential burglary" (entering someone's house) or
"commercial burglary" (entering someone's business). Burglary
of a vehicle is also known as "auto burglary." A burglary does not
require that something actually be stolen. A burglary is complete
when the defendant is accused of "entering with intent to commit
a felony." The key to proving a burglary is proof of the defendant's
intent when he or she enters the structure or vehicle.
Whether the charge is theft, robbery or burglary is a matter of
precise factual analysis, and private investigators are very
instrumental in interviewing potential witnesses. Eye-witness
testimony is often pivotal in these cases. Forensic evidence will
also play an important role in the success of these prosecutions.
Fingerprint evidence, videotapes, etc. can all be the types of
evidence one will expect to deal with in these cases.
The other types of theft charges are understood as "larceny by
trick," i.e., fraud and embezzlement. These types of crimes can
be very serious, depending on the amount of loss involved, and
depending on whether federal authorities become involved.
Paul Puri has the trial experience to assist you with evaluating
your case if you are charged with any of these crimes. Thorough
investigation and testing of the evidence must be performed to
fight these cases.
"I believe in our freedoms;
so I'm calling it 'accusation
law.' I don't like the phrase
'criminal law.' You're not a
criminal if the prosecution
can't prove it. When I fight
for you, this is the law of
accusations not criminals."
-Paul N. Puri,
Attorney for the Accused
so I'm calling it 'accusation
law.' I don't like the phrase
'criminal law.' You're not a
criminal if the prosecution
can't prove it. When I fight
for you, this is the law of
accusations not criminals."
-Paul N. Puri,
Attorney for the Accused
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your case including
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and phone number,
and I'll respond the
same day, guaranteed."
-Attorney Paul Puri
your case including
your email address
and phone number,
and I'll respond the
same day, guaranteed."
-Attorney Paul Puri
Main Office
225 Bush Street
16th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel: (415) 295-4799
Fax: (415) 295-4798
2570 North First Street
2nd Floor
San Jose, CA 95131
Tel: (408) 432-7340
500 Airport Boulevard
Suite 100
Burlingame, CA 94010
Tel: (650) 363-7050
1990 N. California Boulevard
Suite 830
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Tel: (925) 944-1533
2225 East Bayshore Road
Suite 200
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Tel: (650) 327-1820
Oakland, CA
Tel: (510) 434-9105
appointments@paulpuri.com
225 Bush Street
16th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel: (415) 295-4799
Fax: (415) 295-4798
2570 North First Street
2nd Floor
San Jose, CA 95131
Tel: (408) 432-7340
500 Airport Boulevard
Suite 100
Burlingame, CA 94010
Tel: (650) 363-7050
1990 N. California Boulevard
Suite 830
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Tel: (925) 944-1533
2225 East Bayshore Road
Suite 200
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Tel: (650) 327-1820
Oakland, CA
Tel: (510) 434-9105
appointments@paulpuri.com