Penal Code 503 Embezzlement is the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted.” Anytime you are entrusted with the property of another person or entity, and you take that property by fraud, you are committing the crime of embezzlement. What are examples of embezzlement? A treasurer at a church who takes part in the…
(PC 484) & Attempted Larceny (PC 664) What is larceny? Larceny is theft. It is taking and carrying away the personal property of another with the specific intent to deprive that person of their property or its substantial use. If the amount or value of the property is $950 or more, it will be deemed grand larceny and a felony.…
Wais Azami is an experienced defense attorney for the charge of robbery. We have successfully defended against such charges and even negotiated a dismissal as part of the plea. What’s the difference between Robbery and Burglary? Burglary is entering a structure to commit a felony of any kind or theft. Robbery is taking the personal property of another…
Petty Theft and Shoplifting are one of the most commonly prosecuted crimes in California. Whether you left a store and forgot to pay for something or you’re falsely accused, Law Office of Wais Azami can help defend you against shoplifting or petty theft charges. Sometimes we are falsely accused of such crimes due to misidentification. Or maybe we do things…
What is Petty Theft in California California Petty Theft; Penal Code (PC) 488 Petty theft in California is the crime of larceny if the accused takes possession of someone else’s property without that person’s permission and takes the property (valued at $400 or less) for a duration long enough that the owner would have been denied its value or enjoyment.…
Grand theft is a serious charge which could also have immigration consequences as a crime of moral turpitude or moral character. Wais Azami is an experienced defense attorney for grand theft charges. Call us for a free consultation. “What is Grand Theft? Grand theft or grand larceny in California is theft committed in any of the following cases:When the…
Using rental car longer than permitted is considered embezzlement. Wais Azami is embezzlement defense attorney in OC. Embezzlement is a form of theft where the owner entrusted their personal property to a person with the condition that it would be returned. Currently, the law allows an owner to report the vehicle as stolen after 72 hours of not being returned.…
Personal Injury Claims: We are a small boutique office, but we are big on client service. We take a small number of cases to be able to really fight for all of our clients adequately and zealously. When our clients are wrongfully injured by someone else’s negligence, we make sure they receive justice and compensation. Law Office of Wais Azami…
Sex crime accusations are more frequent than one would believe. The charges usually have heavy penalties and possible lifetime registration on a national sex registry. What’s worse is that many times it’s either a false accusation or a misunderstanding. Below you will be able to see the elements of the crimes (things the prosecutor needs to prove beyond a reasonable…
Property crimes can range from simple trespass and graffiti/vandalism to Burglary and Grand Theft Auto. By clicking to any topic below, you’ll be able to find the elements of each crime (what the prosecutor needs to prove against you), the defenses for each charge and potential exposure. Exposure is the penalty or penalties for each charge. The following list of…