Our client, age 18 and a Sears seasonal employee, issued himself a $500 Sears gift card without paying for it.  Our client then allegedly purchased some electronic games and an Ipod from Sears, at two different registers, with the gift card he never paid for.  The value of the two items was approximately $450.  Our client had no prior record.

Before charges were filed alleging our client's violation of Penal Code § 487(a) (Grand Theft), Sears offered to settle its civil claim against our client.  Our client accepted the offer.  

The Torrance Attorney then filed its case against our client, alleging a violation of Penal Code § 487.

Our office assembled a Motion for Civil Compromise on behalf of our client.  Greg Hill of Greg Hill & Associates negotiated and encouraged the District Attorney to stipulate to the Civil Compromise and dismiss the entire case against our client.  The District Attorney agreed.

Based on the District Attorney's agreement, and our client’s lack of a prior record, the Court granted our Motion for Civil Compromise and dismissed the case against our client.  Our client was happy because he maintained a clean record.  At our client's age, a criminal conviction for a crime of dishonesty such as Grand Theft could affect him tremendously in his employment and school.

If you or a family member are facing a Grand Theft charge (or other crimes), we at Greg Hill and Associates want to help you.  Please call our office today for a free 45 minute consultation.  Our telephone number is (310) 782-2500.