My approach to the practice of law is simple:
Your case will be as important to me as it is to you.
Your case will be as important to me as it is to you.
THEFT
OFFENSES
THEFT OFFENSES
Theft Offenses | Teifke Law Office | St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam, and Volusia Counties
Theft crimes in Florida are controlled by Florida Statutes Section 812. As you can read there are several different "species" of theft in Florida and the consequences surrounding a conviction are far ranging. Having an experienced criminal defense attorney to help you with your theft charge can be very important.
Not only can you be subjected to penalties such as jail, fines and court costs, probation etc. but there are also several consequences a lot of people probably would not consider:
* If you have previously been convicted twice of theft, no matter when that conviction occured and no matter how little money/merchandise was involved, your current case can be charged as a felony!
* If you have been convicted of theft and are ever called to testify in a court proceeding, your theft charge can be used against you to argue that you are not credible and should not be believed ( Florida Statutes Section 90.810)
* Theft convictions trigger MANDATORY DRIVERS LICENSE SUSPENSIONS!
* Potential employers, schools, etc. never look kindly upon a criminal record for theft
* If you have previously been convicted twice of theft, no matter when that conviction occured and no matter how little money/merchandise was involved, your current case can be charged as a felony!
* If you have been convicted of theft and are ever called to testify in a court proceeding, your theft charge can be used against you to argue that you are not credible and should not be believed ( Florida Statutes Section 90.810)
* Theft convictions trigger MANDATORY DRIVERS LICENSE SUSPENSIONS!
* Potential employers, schools, etc. never look kindly upon a criminal record for theft
These are just some of the serious consequences that accompany a theft charge. It is important to have an attorney who knows the system and is experienced in handling theft cases. There are often times defenses available to charges of theft and, after reviewing the State's case and consulting with you, I will aggressively pursue your interests at trial should we decide to take the case to court.
THEFT OFFENSES
Depending on the specifics of your charge and criminal history, it is not uncommon for me to be able to secure a "diversion program" for you. What this can mean is that the charge can be dropped if you comply with certain agreed upon conditions.
If you or a loved one have been charged with any kind of theft-related offense, please contact me today for a free consultation and case evaluation.