General Reports

[Hargow20]

I was at Ross buying a belt the other day in Mission Valley. This one lady blatantly stole some clothes and went right past the security guard. This one major reason why San Francisco's crime rate is so out of control. Many business are leaving San Francisco because of the rampant shoplifting. Now we are seeing the homeless mugging people. The police now view shoplifting as a nuisance & ignore it.

I live in San Diego half the year. All the time I watch shoplifting. When my rental car was broken into the police recording says that's not really police matter they aren't gona send a car. When I called the police from the beach as another loaer stole their bags the police told me that's not a police matter. You can break into someone's car, and for the police to arest, they need to have proof the doors were locked. You have to live here to know what's going on out here and not hide in an office 60 hrs a week I'm out in the streets all day if not in tijuana.

[Aeguy]

Prices not lower. Hotel next door to 7 de Copas but no ST rates just long term.

Not to quarrel, but confused here. Rizo de Oro is also HK group, and prices seem to be significantly lower than at Cascadas (particularly with the Tropical VIP card). I thought each HK property prices according to market niche.

[Artisttyp]

Has anyone tried either of these place recently? Seems like both may be owned by the HK group, but I suspect prices may be lower.

Prices not lower. Hotel next door to 7 de Copas but no ST rates just long term.

[Gregyyr]

Mexico seems to look more down upon stealing than say san Diego, where stealing isn't even illegal anymore. I have also had Mexicans point out dropped money. But guys need to spread their money out, as some girls will pick pocket you. The girl who took mybwallet out, took the cash out and threw wallet on the floor while dancing on me on the bar stool, she is a bar girl. The way she did it so smoothly I know she does it to others. Some guys would go postal over that and end upon Mexican prison. I just looked at her in disgust shook my head, pick my wallet and credit cards off the floor, and left. If it was hk or Adelitas I would of told management but she was off duty just drinking in a alley bar that I will never spend another penny on because I think she told the bartender when we went in, as she made me wait outside for 1 minute to check inside the bar. I've since stopped going to bars and just sit in my hotel now in Tijuana at night.

That is crazy. Or the girl is really smart. Maybe she knows if you still have your cards and wallet. Just the money missing your less likely to do anything!

-G.

[Rainman306]

Has anyone tried either of these place recently? Seems like both may be owned by the HK group, but I suspect prices may be lower.

[ParallaxView]

I used to always park at Border parking lot at the last USA exit.

However, even I realized it was only for 10 hours, then they charged you again, I wanted other options. Then I find this board. And I see the suggestion of parking at the Palm Avenue blue line station for free and take the trolley. This suggestion is beautiful for overnight parking!

It is pretty much just as fast as parking at the border parking lot too.

Thank you board for those who suggested this! It is so worth it and has saved me money, especially on weekends when they basically charge you for two days.

[Dogers69]

Do you have legal precedents for this? Because if so, I'd love to start thieving and committing petty thefts if I know it is now legal in San Diego.

I live in San Diego half the year. All the time I watch shoplifting. When my rental car was broken into the police recording says that's not really police matter they aren't gona send a car. When I called the police from the beach as another loaer stole their bags the police told me that's not a police matter. You can break into someone's car, and for the police to arest, they need to have proof the doors were locked. You have to live here to know what's going on out here and not hide in an office 60 hrs a week I'm out in the streets all day if not in tijuana.

[BrotherMouzone]

News says it will open from 6 am until 2 pm. Should be open 3 am until 2 pm minimum then back open at 5 pm for the evening rush. Fuck designated hours.

Am thinking the current hours are probably just temporary with plans to expand (perhaps even all the way back to 24/7 as it was before) at some later date.

[Artisttyp]

Opening Pedwest will reduce line for those crossing in the mornings. The downside of Pedwest is that the taxi vans rare came by to pick people up. The other problem is that there is very little street parking on the US side by PPedwest. In many ways I prefer Pedeast.

News says it will open from 6 am until 2 pm. Should be open 3 am until 2 pm minimum then back open at 5 pm for the evening rush. Fuck designated hours.

[SeaBeeJoe]

It's interesting that the PedWest opening comes at the same time that Biden said he plans to visit the border next week. I would be shocked if he was to go to Texas since it is having the most trouble and may choose to see how San Ysidro is handling things since the migrants are in the shelters and not sleeping at the border. Still seems like a long shot. I would think he would go to a slower border like Mexicali or maybe one of the Arizona borders. I'm sure Gavin would love to get some nice press time with the old man.

Your wrong Counselor.

California Petty Theft Penal Code Section 484 Laws and Penalties.

San Diego Criminal Attorney is a law firm that defends various criminal cases in the San Diego area. The law firm has high client satisfaction ratings because of our expert knowledge and years of handling theft cases under California Law. If you are charged with theft, the San Diego Criminal Attorney can argue in your defense. Consequently, this can amount to lesser charges on your conviction hence preserving your reputation.

What Qualifies for Theft under California Law.

The California theft statute penal code 484 defines theft as taking property belonging to someone knowingly and deems it as an act against the law. The offender must have had an aim of either taking the property forever or for some time without the knowledge of the owner. This law doesn't depend on whether the theft was major (felony) or minor (misdemeanor). Prosecutors can charge the defendant based on whether the offender's intention was to deprive the owner of possession of the property.

Theft occurs in many forms depending on the type of property stolen; personal property, money, among other things. Theft takes place without the owner's knowledge or consent. However, there are times that the owner entrusts his / her property to the offender with knowledge that the property would be returned. Failure to return the property is termed as theft in California Law.

How is Theft Classified in California Law?

California law classifies theft as petty or grand depending on the value of property in question. Petty theft occurs when the stolen properties are of minimal value of $950 or less. For instance, if someone shoplifts some commodities in a merchandise store and the value of the total properties amounts to $950 or less, the person would be convicted of petty theft. Most petty thefts are charged as either misdemeanor or felony. A misdemeanor petty theft conviction in California requires that the offender serve up to six months in county jail with a fine that should not be more than one thousand dollars.

The prosecutor may charge someone with grand theft if the value of the properties in question have a high value worth more than $950 under California penal code 487. If the defendant is found guilty of more than one or two offenses or possession of a firearm during the act is also termed as grand theft.

Types of Theft.

Under California penal code 486, theft can be classified as either grand theft or petty theft. This depends on the value of the properties in question.

Grand Theft.

For a grand theft to occur, the offender must have stolen an item more than $950 in value. Professional and personal repercussions always arise when one is convicted of a grand theft. California's grand theft statute (penal code 487) allows that if a person commits one or two minor petty thefts that is when the total value of the items are combined and computed, if the value exceeds 950 dollars, the person could be charged of grand theft. Other forms of grand theft may be, shoplifting items more than $1,000, embezzling your employer's money by more than a $1000, breaking into a building and taking items worth $1000 or more among other valued items is termed as grand theft.

For a prosecutor to charge a defendant for grand theft, he / she must prove the elements of the crime beyond reasonable doubt. The elements depend on the kind of grand theft done. The kinds of theft are;.

Grand theft by larceny.

This kind of grand theft occurs whereby the offender physically carries another person's tangible property without the person's consent and with an aim of depriving the owner of the possession to the property. Taking an item from the owner and keeping the property in your possession for some time, making the owner unable to enjoy it or taking the property and moving it from where it was originally located can also be charged as grand theft in California law. Simple shoplifting of items valued at more than 1,000 dollars is considered as a grand theft by law as well. This can pertain to burglary or auto-burglary.

Grand theft by pretense.

The California penal code 532 defines this kind of grand theft as an intentional and known deceit to someone. If the offender says something that he / she knows isn't true and / or makes a reckless claim that something is true but knowingly is aware that it is false, and intentionally make a pledge that he / she doesn't honor, is termed as grand theft by pretense. You are found guilty if the owner of the item relied on your false statement / pretense to give you the item.

The prosecution should have some evidence so as to charge grand theft by pretense. This includes a written and signed document that shows the false pretense, and a person to act as a witness. This kind of grand theft occurs mainly during business deals which involve handing over properties, then accusing the person at long last. California law provides protection on such possibilities.

Grand theft by embezzlement.

This is a grand theft where the owner entrusted the offender with the property but he / she used it fraudulently for personal gain. For instance, you are given a title deed in a business agreement and instead, you use it to acquire a loan to buy your own car. Even if your intention was to return the title after some time, embezzlement would have occurred because the owner had been deprived from the property and you would have benefited from it.

According to California Law, if one is found guilty, the jury is not entitled to charge the offender of grand theft but rather agrees that the offender unlawfully took someone's property under any of the forms of grand theft. Unanimous agreement on whether the offender committed a grand theft or a petty theft will be done under either penal code 487 or 488 PC under California law.

Petty theft.

Most theft cases in San Diego involves shoplifting. However, under California penal code 488 PC, a theft crime is considered petty theft only if the value of goods stolen does not exceed $950. But for in case the crime involved stealing of livestock, it should not exceed a sum value of $250. Petty theft can be categorized as either: misdemeanor, infraction, or felony. Minor theft charges are generally regarded as misdemeanor charges according to California petty theft statute. However, for first time petty theft with the items stolen below $50, the alleged offender would have committed an infraction. In such cases the penalty is $250.

In petty theft, a person charged with first offense with the value of stolen items over $50, attorneys can argue out a defense which might have the charges dismissed. He / she can participate in diversion programs, community service and attendance of anti-theft classes.

Is Grand Theft Different from Petty Theft in California?

Grand theft is nearly similar to petty theft in California penal law. The difference is in the value of the properties stolen. Items that cost more than $950 are considered to be Grand Theft. However, that is not always the case. Some petty theft or rather minor theft can be rendered as grand theft if a firearm, an automobile, livestock, or an item is taken from the owner's person like clothing.

Similarly, the above convictions are charged in California's penal law regardless of the value of goods stolen. This is so in case of the accused having prior convictions on his / her record. These convictions can be;.

A registered sex crime.

Or other charges that are of impact like murder or rape cases.

Continuous chain of stealing from your employer is also considered grand theft. You are convicted of grand theft when the total amount of the goods or money stolen exceeds $950 for a period of 12 months.

What Charges are related to Theft?

If a theft is committed with excessive use of force causing fear to the owner of the property, it is considered a robbery. Robbery can be classified as first degree or second degree. First degree robbery under California penal code 212.5 (a) occurs when anyone in a building or a structure that is inhabited is robbed or a driver or a passenger in a vehicle is robbed, and / or anyone who uses or has just used an ATM is robbed.

There are situations where petty thefts can be charged as robbery. This is so in case of shoplifting. If security at the store try to stop the offender who in the process of shoplifting pushes the security guard out of self-defense or to get away. This amounts to robbery as well.

Penalties for Theft in California.

Theft in California is penalized under California penal code 489 or 490 PC respectively. Grand theft is charged based on the circumstances under which the offender was present as well as his past criminal history.

Grand theft.

A conviction of grand theft classified as misdemeanor renders the offender for up to a year imprisonment in a county jail. Conviction of grand theft as a felony sends the offender under felony probation and a year or more in jail. This is in the case of no firearm.

Grand theft with firearm is penalized differently according to California law. It is directly classified as felony; a misdemeanor charge is not an option here. In the case of possessing a firearm, one is sentenced for a longer period of time.

If grand theft charges are brought in as felony charges, additional consecutive sentence penalties can be issued if the property was more expensive. Let's say Patrick stole a car of unknown value. The car's value is determined by the receipts presented by the owner and the current market value under a common scheme plan. A sentence of up to a year imprisonment is given in cases where the car was more than $65,000, 2 years if the value was more than $200,000, 3 years if the item was more than $1,300,000 or 4 years if it was more than $3,200,000.

Grand theft by larceny can be considered if for example, Patrick enters an enclosure like a building or a car with the intention of stealing, it will be considered as either burglary or auto burglary-grand theft. A penalty will be issued even if he doesn't succeed in committing the intended crime. Burglary is considered as a felony, committing it causes a sentence of 3 years in county jail. It can amount to 6 years if committed in a house where people reside or a car that was in use.

However, burglary charges can increase after committing the crime if the offender goes ahead and opens a safe with explosives or other kind of tools. In this case, you can be charged and jailed for up to 7 years under California's burglary with explosive law 464 PC.

What happens when an offender has continuously stolen from his employer? You can be charged with multiple grand thefts and receive a sentence for each count. However, if the multiple charges are for a common scheme plan, then only one count will be charged.

Petty theft.

Conviction of petty theft in California can amount to one going to jail for six months and paying a fine costing one thousand dollars. For a property of value below $50, it can be charged as an infraction petty theft. The Prosecutor's discretion can result in a penalty of $250 in the case of a first-time crime. In petty theft, a person charged with first offense with the value of stolen items under $50 can possibly have the charges dismissed. Therefore, he / she might be able to participate in diversion programs, community service, and attendance of anti-theft classes.

However, if the defendant had a prior theft crime in his / her records, the penalty for petty conviction is more intense. If the offender was previously convicted of a major crime, one more theft charge might lead to grand theft.

[ParallaxView]

Mexico seems to look more down upon stealing than say san Diego, where stealing isn't even illegal anymore.

Do you have legal precedents for this? Because if so, I'd love to start thieving and committing petty thefts if I know it is now legal in San Diego.

[Hargow20]

Opening Pedwest will reduce line for those crossing in the mornings. The downside of Pedwest is that the taxi vans rare came by to pick people up. The other problem is that there is very little street parking on the US side by PPedwest. In many ways I prefer Pedeast.

CBP announced Wednesday that PedWest will be opening beginning Jan. 9th. The only difference is that the hours will only be from 6 am till 2 pm. So this won't really help most of you out since I imagine you all go back to the border after 2 pm.

[Sol12]

It's interesting that the PedWest opening comes at the same time that Biden said he plans to visit the border next week. I would be shocked if he was to go to Texas since it is having the most trouble and may choose to see how San Ysidro is handling things since the migrants are in the shelters and not sleeping at the border. Still seems like a long shot. I would think he would go to a slower border like Mexicali or maybe one of the Arizona borders. I'm sure Gavin would love to get some nice press time with the old man.

[Sol12]

CBP announced Wednesday that PedWest will be opening beginning Jan. 9th. The only difference is that the hours will only be from 6 am till 2 pm. So this won't really help most of you out since I imagine you all go back to the border after 2 pm.

[Dogers69]

Just a quick comment on my experience with Mexican people.

Recent trip to Guanajuato.

Friend accidentally leaves her phone at a gift store. She wasn't sure where she had left it but we just backtracked and sure enough it's at the gift store and the store clerk gives it back.

I drop my phone in the taxi. See the taxi driver 30 minutes later driving down the road and he has it. Gives it back and I give him a nice reward.

In Azul restaurant 4 years ago. Drop my wallet on the floor near my table as I am leaving. Mexican guy alerts me to it where he could have easily just taken it.

Paid a street hooker (Sophia) a little extra in Azuls after fucking to help me with spanish a bit as we shared some drinks. When I went to pay her she would not take the agreed on price and would only take half of it because she was learning a little english from me at the same time. Unbelievable. Some of these girls have the heart of gold..

Mexico seems to look more down upon stealing than say san Diego, where stealing isn't even illegal anymore. I have also had Mexicans point out dropped money. But guys need to spread their money out, as some girls will pick pocket you. The girl who took mybwallet out, took the cash out and threw wallet on the floor while dancing on me on the bar stool, she is a bar girl. The way she did it so smoothly I know she does it to others. Some guys would go postal over that and end upon Mexican prison. I just looked at her in disgust shook my head, pick my wallet and credit cards off the floor, and left. If it was hk or Adelitas I would of told management but she was off duty just drinking in a alley bar that I will never spend another penny on because I think she told the bartender when we went in, as she made me wait outside for 1 minute to check inside the bar. I've since stopped going to bars and just sit in my hotel now in Tijuana at night.