Pinellas County Theft Crime Attorneys
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Clearwater and St Pete, Florida
Theft, by definition in Florida law, is the act of knowingly obtaining or using another’s property with the intent to permanently deprive the person of the property. A person may also face theft charges for using another’s property without their permission. There are actually quite a few different types of theft crimes. Although the basic purposes behind theft crimes are the same, the means by which they are carried out are different. A theft crime may be violent or non-violent or committed by way of deception or fraud. Following are some types of theft crime cases that the Pinellas County criminal defense lawyers at Finebloom & Haenel handle:
- Petty Theft
- Grand Theft
- Shoplifting
- Juvenile Theft Crimes
- Fraud
- Embezzlement
- Identity Theft
- Internet Theft Crimes
- Credit Card Theft & Fraud
- Robbery
- Carjacking
- Burglary
Consult a Clearwater Theft Crime Attorney
If you have been accused of any type of theft crime it is highly recommended that you consult a criminal defense attorney in your area as soon as possible. You need to find out what you’re up against and what options you have. At Finebloom & Haenel, we offer a free initial case evaluation with a Clearwater theft crime attorney at our firm. We will be happy to review your particular case and see what we can do to help.
The penalties imposed under Florida law for theft crimes will vary greatly depending upon the offense. Your criminal record, whether violence or a weapon was used and the amount of property or money stolen will all greatly influence the potential penalties a defendant may face. A lawyer can work to minimize penalties and help you avoid a conviction altogether by providing an aggressive defense strategy tailor-made to address your unique situation.
Contact our firm today to talk to a Pinellas County criminal defense lawyer about your theft crime case.
