Florida Theft Crimes
A theft crime is the criminal act of taking another person’s property without his/her consent. Theft crimes range in severity from petty theft (misdemeanor) to grand theft (felony). A petty theft crime is when a person steals another person’s property and the property is valued below $300. If a person steals property that is valued at over $300, he/she can be charged with grand theft.
Any person who steals another person’s property without permission can be charged with a theft crime in the state of Florida. The extent and severity of criminal charges vary case per case, but will normally depend upon the defendant’s prior criminal record, if the defendant has committed prior theft crimes, and the extent of the monetary damages, and if a weapon was used during the commission of the crime.
Theft Crime Consequences
Once a person is convicted of a theft crime in South Florida, he/she can be punished with:
- imprisonment
- fines
- restitution
- community service
- probation
- house arrest
Due to the severity of the legal consequences involved, it is always to your benefit to speak with a qualified criminal defense attorney after you have been charged with a theft crime.
Types of Theft Crimes
- burglary
- robbery
- armed robbery
- fraud
- identity theft
- credit card theft
- shoplifting
- receiving stolen property
- vehicular theft
South Florida Theft Crime Attorney
The Law Office of Richard Ansara, P.A. is a South Florida criminal defense firm servicing clients throughout Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties. Criminal defense attorney, Richard Ansara, has is devoted to helping his clients contest their theft crime charges. As a committed solo practitioner, Mr. Ansara strives to give each of his clients the attention and counsel they need to be successful with their theft crime matters. He will always go the extra mile for his clients’ and their criminal cases.
If you have been charged with a theft crime in South Florida, call the Law Office of Richard Ansara, P.A. today for your free initial consultation at (954) 761-4011!
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