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title: The Legal Process for Theft and Burglary Cases in San Diego
slug: san-diego-theft-burglary-process
article_type: Help Article
keywords: theft crimes, burglary, legal process
url: https://www.sandiegocriminalattorneys.org/blog/2024/august/san-diego-ca-crime-rate-latest-statistics/
published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00
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Theft and burglary cases involve detailed evidence collection, victim statements, and prosecutions focused on property recovery and crime deterrence. Defendants have rights to defense through trial or negotiated settlements.