Crimes of Theft

Many people accused of theft crimes are good and productive citizens who have made an unfortunate mistake and deserve a second chance instead of a fine or spending time in jail permanently. On the other hand, sometimes innocent people are unjustly accused of theft crimes based on false accusations or misleading evidence.
A conviction related to theft in California can be especially harmful particularly for future employment, a state license, and other benefits. Although most theft convictions can eventually be expunged, your criminal record can always come to light. Employers tend to shy away from applicants with theft convictions, fearing that they are dishonest and may steal from their businesses.

Furthermore, most theft crimes in California are considered “crimes of moral turpitude.” This means that under the pretext of theft, institutions can deny state licenses and other benefits to which a person would otherwise be entitled, such as a contractor’s license, a nursing license, or a real estate license.
These convictions can also raise immigration consequences for immigrants who are seeking a visa, a green card or naturalization to the United States.