Santa Ana- Anthony Trujillo of Santa Ana led police in a pursuit. Police spotted the vehicle that Trujillo was divining and suspected it to be stolen. After running the plates they found that the car had been reported stolen in Los Angeles. Police tied to pull the car over, but Trujillo sent police on a pursuit instead. When police finally pulled him over, they discovered a loaded gun and a child in the back seat. He was arrested on possession of a firearm, evading police, unlawful taking of a vehicle and child endangerment.
In California crimes like grand theft auto, robbery, burglary, unlawful taking of a vehicle, larceny, and petty theft are considered theft crimes. The unlawful taking can be defined in the California Vehicle Code section 10851 (a). It states that Any person who drives or takes a vehicle not his or her own, without the consent of the owner thereof, and with intent either to permanently or temporarily deprive the owner thereof of his or her title to or possession of the vehicle, whether with or without intent to steal the vehicle, or any person who is a party or an accessory to or an accomplice in the driving or unauthorized taking or stealing shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year or in the state prison or by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars , or by both the fine and imprisonment.
In California the unlawful taking of a vehicle is considered a "wobbler". This means it could be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor. The facts of your individual case will determine which one you are charged with. It is imperative that a person facing this crime retain an experienced Santa Ana theft crimes defense attorney to defend you.
Why is it important to hire an experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney or an Irvine theft crimes defense attorney?
At the Law Office of Michael Guisti we have had years of experience handling clients that are facing charges like grand theft auto, larceny, petty larceny, unlawful taking of a vehicle, and grand theft. We have helped clients all over Southern California; Orange County, Los Angeles County, Irvine, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, ,Beverly Hills, Santa Ana, Garden Grove and Fullerton.
If you or a loved one is facing a misdemeanor or a felony charges, call our skilled Orange County criminal defense attorney today. We have represented clients facing assault, battery, domestic violence, murder, drug charges, or a white collar crime charge like embezzlement. Contact our lawyer toll free today at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.
