Grand Theft and Residential Burglary Charges Following Scam – California Penal Code 459 and 487

Raul Casillas, of Chula Vista, was taken into custody after pleading not guilty to charges surrounding a scam he was allegedly running. CBS 8 of San Diego reported on the scam story. Casillas posed as a contractor using another person’s contractor license. The victims in the scam were all elderly. Casillas would take their money and then stop working on the jobs. He is facing two counts of financial elder abuse, three counts of grand theft, and eight counts of residential burglary.

Residential burglary is defined as entering a building that serves as a residence or is habitable with the intent to steal or commit any felony. Grand theft is defined as illegally taking the property, valued over $400, of another against their will or knowledge with the intent to keep the property and deny the owner of the property. A conviction for either of these crimes carries serious penalties of jail time and fines.

If you or a loved one is facing grand theft and/or residential burglary charges, our San Diego theft crime attorneys at Wallin and Klarich can help you. Our attorneys have over 30 years of experience and can provide you with the legal guidance and expertise to ensure a strong defense. Our San Diego theft crime attorneys will investigate the facts of your case and work to keep you out of jail. Call us at 877-230-1529 or contact us on our website at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.