Grand Theft

Essentially, the difference between grand theft and petty theft is in the amount taken. Somewhere in the neighborhood of $800.00, a misdemeanor petty theft becomes a felony grand theft.

There is frequently a great deal of discretion a prosecutor has in filing this type of case as well as how he might ultimately be willing to resolve it. Of course, there are many permutations in the nature of any theft case that have to be taken into account.

An important attribute of an experienced criminal defense attorney is that he has built successful relationships with prosecutors over the years that can lead to the best outcomes for his clients in cases like these.