Miami Theft Lawyer

Theft Crimes

Arrest and/or conviction for any theft crime carries with it substantial repercussions that extend beyond your immediate charges. If you have been arrested, quickly contact an experienced Miami criminal defense attorney and former Miami-Dade Cyber Crime Prosecutor from our firm. Our lawyers know that an arrest can occur at any time and we are available to you, any day of the week or hour of the day and you won't have to talk to an answering service when you need to talk to an attorney. Your attorney should be someone you trust and our case results illustrate our ability to produce favorable outcomes in matters of criminal defense. At Seltzer Law PA, when we act in your defense, we also assume responsibility for the rights and freedoms you have entrusted us with.

Theft is defined under Florida law as the taking of property from another with the intent to either temporarily or permanently deprive the individual of their property. This covers a variety of situations, including fraud, robbery, the passing of worthless checks, embezzlement and dishonest investment schemes among others . Because the law is so broad, many theft charges occur after a misunderstanding among the parties involved. We investigate to find the facts while analyzing the prosecution's case for weak points.

Petit and Grand Theft

A theft offense is looked upon as a "crime of dishonesty." This can be viewed by prospective employers and can limit your ability to testify in court. Even if you are found not guilty, your name can be found in a national database that is accessed by employers. Florida theft charges are divided into petit theft or grand theft and depending on the amount stolen, may be charged as a second-degree misdemeanor all the way up to a first-degree felony. If you are convicted for petit theft, your fingerprints and the court's written judgment become part of a public record.

Penalties include steep fines, a criminal record, probation and a term in jail or prison which can run into decades of time behind bars. If you have prior theft convictions, the punishments will be enhanced. When you are facing a serious grand theft charge, you should get help quickly from an experienced South Florida theft criminal defense lawyer.

For more information, see Florida Statute 812.014: Theft.

Contact a Miami theft lawyer from our firm to find out how a favorable outcome can be obtained in your theft crime case.