Anaheim, Orange County - Anaheim Police are looking for two men wanted for burglary in connection with an ATM heist at a Wienerschnitzel last week.
The two suspects broke into the fast food restaurant past 2 a.m. breaking open and going through the drive-thru window and once inside that is when the suspects allegedly used a pallet jack to take the ATM, which contained thousands of dollars, according to Anaheim Police.
During the burglary the suspects apparently tried to cover the surveillance cameras with napkins, but one of the napkins fell off and the security camera was able to fully capture one of the suspect's faces as he attempted to put the napkin back on, and the suspects left behind the pallet jack, according to detectives.
Fullerton criminal attorney Michael L. Guisti explains that the crime of burglary is when you plan to commit a theft crime before entering a home or business. In a lot of shoplifting cases it's not always clear if the intent to commit a burglary was there as many shoplifters commit the act on impulse once inside the store, but in this case it's appears the suspects allegedly broke into a business, which would invite the burglary charge, says Guisti.
The next charge the suspects will face for likely be grand theft charges, says Guisti, since police claim there was thousands of dollars in the ATM.
The line between petty theft and grand theft is $950 and grand theft invites more serious charges, says Guisti.
In burglary cases what your intent was makes all the difference in whether or not you'll face burglary charges, and the way the district attorney typical views these cases is your intent is generally made clear if you're caught with a crow bar, screwdriver and other items associated as being burglary tools, in which case you can also be charged with misdemeanor "burglary tools," says Guisti
Residential burglary is typically first-degree-burglary and is always charged as a felony while most commercial burglary is considered second-degree-burglary and can be charged either as a felony or misdemeanor, according to Guisti.
These are serious charges that can result in many years in a state prison, and this is why it's very important to contact the Orange County theft crimes attorney experts at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti at 888-478-8999.
Even though law enforcement may say what you're doing is clear-cut understand it's not clear-cut and you have many burglary defense options, and some of which can include having charges reduced or dismissed.
Our track record shows we have successfully defended our clients against charges of burglary in the courts of Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego.
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