Theft

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If you or a loved one has been or may be charged with a crime, you should retain counsel before releasing any information to the investigating bodies.

Mashney Law Offices has several highly experienced attorneys. Don’t risk your freedom or worse on a public defender that you can not trust and whose only interest is becoming the next District Attorney. Call “The Law Firm to Trust” and we will fight for your freedom

Theft is traditionally defined as the taking and carrying away of the property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the owner. As modern society advances, non-traditional forms of theft such as identity theft and card “skimming” are cropping up everywhere. Many computer-based theft crimes are prosecuted at the federal level, resulting in harsher penalties. Also, many states have “repeat offender” laws which subject individuals with prior theft or theft-related convictions to punitive sentencing enhancements.

Pre-trial preparation is one of the keys to the successful defense of theft charges. Often, experts in computer forensics or handwriting can tip the scales in your favor, so your defense team needs to have the resources to thoroughly prepare for combat with the prosecution. Theft crime cases are often won or lost based on pre-trial preparation. Your defense team must have the time and expertise to conduct its own investigation of your case.  

Theft crimes also tend to be easier to negotiate in terms of plea discussions than violent crimes or sex offenses. Although we always prepare for trial, our seasoned attorneys are especially skilled at negotiation techniques. We will always strive to present you with the best potential negotiated resolution possible, knowing that it is your choice whether to take a deal or go to trial.

Whether you elect to resolve your case without trial or to go to trial, the most important factors in a theft case are that your case is fully prepared and you are enabled to make a fully informed choice. It is your case and your future, so mounting a successful defense requires a team, not just a single attorney.

Theft crimes tend to have financial ramifications in the event that you suffer a conviction. Fines and restitution are often mandatory, and an experienced attorney can guide and advise you from a financial perspective how to lessen the impact of these collateral consequences.

If you or a loved one has been or may be charged with a crime, Mashney Law Offices is ready to help you. Please call us at (800) 555-6655 or submit an online case evaluation. This is a FREE CONSULTATION.