Dealing in Stolen Property in Miami
Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
Dealing in stolen property is selling or trying to sell any property that you know, or reasonably should know, is stolen. The important phrase there is "reasonably should know." A jury ultimately decides what is reasonable, but in general, you are not guilty of dealing in stolen property if you truly did not know it was stolen and had no good reason to suspect it was. A criminal defense lawyer and former Miami-Dade Cyber Crime Prosecutor from Seltzer Law, PA can help you mount a strong defense. In any criminal charge, the burden of proof lies with the prosecuting attorney. As a former prosecutor we are very familiar with the process of making room for reasonable doubt. It is imperative that you get help from a Miami criminal defense lawyer from our firm as early as possible after your arrest, and exercise your right to remain silent until we are there to protect your rights.
There are countless situations that could lead to charges of dealing in stolen property in which the individual was completely innocent or there were other mitigating factors. There could be rights violations in search and seizure, the arrest process or even your constitutional rights regarding probable cause. We carefully analyze every aspect of each case looking for the flaws and errors that could be expanded upon in defending our clients against the charges.
Penalties for Dealing in Stolen Property
Depending on the circumstances, trafficking in stolen property could carry probation only up to 30 years in state prison. The most serious charge is reserved for people accused of organizing or supervising a theft and then selling the stolen property, a first-degree felony. If you are accused of this, you should get help from a Fort Lauderdale dealing in stolen property criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
David. S. Seltzer is a South Florida criminal defense lawyer based in Miami with extensive trial experience and has prevailed in many difficult cases. If you are looking for an attorney with an impressive court record, and one who is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, you should contact our firm. Don't delay; as a former prosecutor, our lead attorney has a deep insight into how to best protect your freedom, your good name and reputation. Call today or contact me online for a FREE, CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION any time, 24/7 or contact us online for the immediate legal counsel you need if you are accused of dealing in stolen property.
Contact a Miami criminal attorney if you are facing charges of dealing in stolen property.