We often hear of criminal charges involving alleged theft. In other cases, there are allegations of burglary. To most people, the difference between the two is less than clear. In the past, we have discussed in our blog how theft differs from robbery. We’ll now...
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Theft Crimes
The Difference between a Misdemeanor and a Felony in Arizona
Although we hear certain terms on a regular basis, we may not really understand what they mean. For example, what is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony? At first blush, most people would assume that misdemeanors are minor offenses, like shoplifting or...
Heavy Penalties for “Chop Shop” Operators
A recent article recounted the arrest of a brother and sister who are alleged to have run a “chop shop.” Most people understand that a chop shop refers to the stripping down of stolen vehicles and the sale of the parts (either individually or as part of a “new”...
The Differences between Theft and Robbery in Arizona
When you listen to the news, you usually hear at least one story about someone allegedly stealing something or robbing someone. Depending upon the news report, the terms sometimes seem as if they are used interchangeably. There are many ways to describe what we...
Phoenix is going to the dogs . . . well, sort of . . .
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] We tend to write mostly about people. Specifically, our blog discusses the law, and how it affects you and me. But our attention does get diverted at times, and this week’s...
Walmart Rifle Thefts Lead to Multiple Charges
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] This is a story that shows the ripple effects of actions people take. The starting point, according to the police, was the theft of several rifles from the Walmart near the...
Shoplifting on a Grand Scale
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] When you hear about retail store theft, you might immediately think about shoplifting – generally stealing clothing, food, or other items of relatively small value. But a...
Shoplifting in Arizona
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] A report last week recounts an alleged shoplifting incident in Chandler. According to police, an 18-year old man was arrested after he llegedly shoplifted a pair of...
Unlikely Pair Arrested in Multiple Burglaries
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] When you think about cohorts in crime, various images may come to mind. A recent report on activities in Chandler has resulted in a finger being pointed in the direction of...