Category: Misdemeanor and Felony Charges

Legal Options to Minimize Felony Sentences in Orange County
By: Tammy Higgins | June 30, 2026 | Misdemeanor and Felony Charges
Being found guilty of a felony charge in Orange County does not always mean that the process is concluded, and the toughest co[Read More]...
Emerging Felony Trends in Orange County: What You Need to Know in 2026
By: Tammy Higgins | June 30, 2026 | Misdemeanor and Felony Charges
Felony charges in Orange County have been transformed by new California legislation, new law enforcement considerations, and n[Read More]...
Understanding the Consequences of Felony Convictions in Orange County
By: Tammy Higgins | June 30, 2026 | Misdemeanor and Felony Charges
While it is obvious how being found guilty of a felony can be problematic in terms of what punishment will be received, there [Read More]...
Understanding Plea Bargains and Alternatives to Trial for Felony Cases in Orange County
By: Tammy Higgins | June 30, 2026 | Misdemeanor and Felony Charges
If you find yourself in trouble with the law on a felony charge in Orange County, you might be asking yourself whether your ca[Read More]...
How Prosecutors Decide Between Charging a Misdemeanor vs. a Felony in Orange County
By: Tammy Higgins | June 30, 2026 | Misdemeanor and Felony Charges
After an arrest in Orange County, it is normal to wonder how serious the case may become. A misdemeanor and a felony can lead [Read More]...
How Much Theft Is a Felony in California?
By: Tammy Higgins | June 24, 2026 | Misdemeanor and Felony Charges
The number most people have heard is $950. Taking property worth more than $950 can be charged as grand theft under Penal Code[Read More]...
How Prosecutors Decide Between Burglary, Robbery, and Theft Charges in California
By: Tammy Higgins | June 24, 2026 | Misdemeanor and Felony Charges
Burglary, robbery, and theft are not the same charge. People often use those words as if they mean the same thing, but Califor[Read More]...
Shoplifting Under Penal Code 459.5
By: Tammy Higgins | June 24, 2026 | Misdemeanor and Felony Charges
California Penal Code 459.5 is the state’s dedicated shoplifting law, created after Proposition 47 passed in 2014. Before th[Read More]...
Organized Retail Theft Laws in California Explained
By: Tammy Higgins | June 24, 2026 | Misdemeanor and Felony Charges
California has changed how it handles organized retail theft, and those changes can carry serious consequences. What some peop[Read More]...
When Does Theft Become a Federal Crime Instead of a State Crime in California?
By: Tammy Higgins | June 24, 2026 | Misdemeanor and Felony Charges
Most theft charges in California stay in the state court system. A shoplifting case in West Covina, a car theft in Baldwin Par[Read More]...
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