Sarasota Theft Crime Defense Lawyers
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Florida law uses the term “theft” to describe multiple property crimes, including petit theft, grand theft, burglary, fraud, and other offenses. Almost every “theft” crime, whether a misdemeanor or felony, are considered by the Florida criminal justice system to be “crimes of dishonesty or untruthfulness.” A conviction for any crime of dishonesty can be used against you when you apply for a job, during a background check, or if you ever testify in a court of law. Each Sarasota theft crime defense lawyer at Fowler Law Group has extensive experience with handling all types of theft related charges.
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Understanding Petit & Grand Theft Arrests
The crime(s) of petit/grand theft occur when a person takes another person’s property without consent and with the intention of temporarily or permanently depriving the person of the property.
- Petit theft involves the theft of money or property valued at less than $300. When a person commits petit theft, they will be charged with a misdemeanor offense.
- Grand theft involves money or property valued at over $300.
- In cases where a person is charged with stealing property from a retail merchant, these types of charges may be referred to as shoplifting or retail theft.
- White collar crimes such as embezzlement are other types of theft offenses.
Breaking Down Grand Theft
There are various degrees of grand theft, and the degrees depend upon the value of the property stolen. For example:
- First-degree grand theft: Theft of property valued at $100,000 or more, the commission of grand theft involving a vehicle (other than as a getaway vehicle), or commission of grand theft resulting in property damage in excess of $1,000
- Second-degree grand theft: Theft of property valued at $20,000 or more (but less than $100,000), theft of emergency medical equipment valued at $300 or more, or theft of law enforcement equipment valued at $300 or more
- Third-degree grand theft: Theft of property valued at $300 or more (but less than $20,000), theft of a will, theft of a firearm, or theft of a motor vehicle
These are just some of the most common grand theft charges. There are other possible charges as well.
When a person is charged with grand theft, they will be charged with a felony. The legal consequences of being convicted of a petite or grand theft can vary depending on the type of theft crime committed and a person’s criminal history.
Burglary
Burglary is a type of theft crime that occurs when a person unlawfully enters another person’s property or premises with the intent to commit a crime. Like petit/grand theft, there are varying degrees of burglary depending on the nature of the property or premises that was alleged to have been entered. The penalties for being convicted of a burglary offense can also vary depending on whether the property or premises was occupied at the time the alleged burglary occurred.
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