THEFT CRIMES

1. DO I NEED A CRIMINAL LAWYER?
2. WHAT IS A THEFT CRIME?
3. WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES AND PUNISHMENTS FOR A THEFT CRIME?
4. HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
5. HOW STRONG IS MY CASE

DO I NEED A CRIMINAL LAWYER?

Both the state and the federal government prosecute theft crimes aggressively to the full extent of the law, as they are considered serious criminal charges. If you are convicted of a theft crime, not only could you receive a jail or prison sentence of multiple years plus fines and restitution, you could also face a multitude of restrictions on your freedom With a theft crime on your record, your future and family’s future can be negatively impacted.

If you or a loved one is facing theft crime accusations or charges, early intervention by an experienced criminal lawyer is critical to assure the best outcome. Please feel free to call us at
1-800-INNOCENT (1-800-466-6236) and you will be connected for FREE to an experienced criminal lawyer that will fight to protect your freedom and YOUR FUTURE, or you can fill out the Free Consultation Form.

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WHAT IS A THEFT CRIME?
A theft crime involves the unlawful taking of another’s property without their consent, with the intention of permanently depriving the owner of the property. According to the federal government’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), there are about 10 million theft crimes committed a year, and over 1 million people will be arrested. Theft crimes can be misdemeanors or felonies and the maximum sentences can include many years of jail or prison.

Theft crimes include:
Larceny
Petty Theft 
Grand Theft 
Burglary 
Auto Theft 
Car Jacking
Robbery
Fraud
Forgery 
Identity Theft 
Dealing in Stolen Property 
Embezzlement

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WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES AND PUNISHMENTS FOR A THEFT CRIME?
Theft crimes can be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or felony. Depending on the severity of the crime and the value of the property stolen, sentences can include short jail terms to years in prison.

Besides jail, if you are convicted of a theft crime you may face the following:

You may be placed on probation or parole.
You may have restrictions on driving a vehicle.
You may to have pay fines, damages and restitution.
You may have to perform community service.
You may be required to attend counseling.
You may have liens placed on your property.
You may have to submit to a polygraph test.
You may lose your right to vote or carry a fire arm.
You may be subjected to control of your activities within the community.
You may be electronically monitored.
You may be restricted from having certain employment.

If you or a loved one has been accused of a theft crime, and even if no charges have been filed it is important not to delay and speak with an aggressive, experienced local criminal lawyer immediately. The right criminal lawyer can help minimize the damaging effects of these accusations, possibly lower the criminal charges, and organize the best method of defense to use during the trial.

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HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
Simply call 1-800-INNOCENT (1-800-466-6236) right now or fill out the Free Consultation Form and you will be connected FOR FREE to a local, experienced criminal lawyer that will fight to protect your freedom and your rights. Your lawyer will know the different tactics and strategies that can be implemented and the arguments that can be made to strengthen your case, and weaken the case against you. Your lawyer will seek to understand every aspect of law enforcement’s case against you. This way, your lawyer can build the best defense for you, and understand your potential risks, damages and options.

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HOW STRONG IS MY CASE
In order to determine the strength of your case, your lawyer will weigh a number of factors including, but not limited to, your criminal history, witness testimony, physical evidence, intent, motive, forensic analysis and other circumstantial evidence.

Here is list of some of the many questions he will focus his investigation around in order to best evaluate the strength of your case:

Was the crime captured on film or video?
Were you read your rights?
Did law enforcement have a warrant?
Was your home or car unlawfully searched?
Was your car unlawfully stopped?
Did law enforcement have your consent to search or was the search consented to by another party?
Were others involved in the incident?

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You need an experienced criminal defense lawyer with the experience and skills to go head-to-head with the prosecution and question and verify all the evidence to ensure the best possible result, either through negotiation or trial. Don’t delay! Call 1-800-INNOCENT (1-800-466-6236) right now or fill out the Free Consultation Form and get connected FOR FREE to an experienced, local criminal lawyer who can determine how strong your case is and start preparing the best possible defense to protect your freedom and your future.