Have you been arrested or received an appearance ticket for shoplifting, petit larceny, grand larceny, identity theft, auto theft, or any other crime involving the theft of items?
The District Attorney probably believes these types of cases are ironclad, but it has been my experience that there are often gray areas, even in cases with video as evidence. Often these types of cases involve civilian witnesses that overstep their bounds as paid security.
At other times, theft cases involve instances where there was a misunderstanding as to who actually had permission to possess or use an item or vehicle. I have decades of experience dealing with these types of charges.
While no two cases are alike, I have been successful in getting charges reduced or, in some instances, dismissed. Call me if you have a court appearance for any type of theft-related arrest or ticket.