Possession of stolen property under California Penal Code § 496 is one of the most commonly charged theft-related offenses in Southwest Riverside County — and one of the most misunderstood. A defendant who bought a discounted laptop at a flea market, accepted a “deal” from a friend, picked up tools from a roommate’s storage, or…
At the Law Office of Nicolai Cocis, we have been dedicated to defending the rights of individuals in Riverside County since 1999. With over 25 years of experience in criminal law, we have represented clients from Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Winchester, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, and surrounding cities. Today, we delve into the intricacies of receiving stolen…
If you have been arrested for grand theft auto, it is probably not because you have been playing a popular video game. It is because the police suspect you of stealing a car. If so, then it is important to know exactly what the charge of grand theft auto means and what kind of punishment…
Things You Need To Know About Receipt of Stolen Property | Temecula, Murrieta & Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney Have you ever wanted one of those high-end smartphones? You know, the ones that will practically do your taxes for you? Maybe your plan doesn’t cover it, or it’s always been too expensive, but when a casual…
Three recent arrests in Southern California highlight the different kinds of criminal charges people can face when they’re involved in credit card fraud. Two of the people arrested were allegedly caught using a stolen credit card at a Target store. The third person was arrested after apparently renting a car for the first two to…
Police officers in Riverside, California are asking for the public’s help in a recent casing involving the receipt of stolen property. Members of the Riverside Police Department’s Gang Unit began investigating this case after officers ran into someone they determined to be a person of interest and brought him in for questioning. Officers discovered that…
The deal you found for those electronics seemed too good to be true and you didn’t ask any questions. Instead you simply paid the cash and took the items home. Next thing you know, the police are contacting you about your new items. The deal was in fact too good to be true. According to…
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in Southwest Riverside County, time is critical. Contact the Law Office of Nic Cocis today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
