Theft

Florida Theft and Property Crimes Lawyers

Clients charged with misdemeanor or felony theft face both short and long-term consequences if convicted. Talk to a theft defense attorney at The Owens Law Firm in Tampa, Florida about how aggressive representation may help you avoid conviction on a theft charge and the serious consequences which can result from a conviction. Our goal is always to obtain the best possible outcome in your case, given your unique circumstances.

Misdemeanor theft is anything stolen valued at under $300. Anything above that amount and your charge becomes a felony. At The Owens Law Firm Link, we have represented clients charged with everything from shoplifting by college students to high-level felony larceny, and from identity theft to burglary by career criminals. Theft crimes also include employee theft, laptop theft, credit card theft, and failure to return rented or leased property such as an automobile.

The jail time and fines involved are severe, depending on the value of the item or items that were stolen. After your prison sentence or probation is over and all the fines have been paid, the theft conviction can still follow you. If you ever appear back in court, either as a witness in a trial or as a defendant in another criminal proceeding, that "crime of dishonesty" can be used to impeach you. Your credibility is immediately in question. Applying for and landing any type of job—especially those that involve the handling of money or valuables—can be an uphill battle with theft charges on your record.

Your theft attorney at our firm will build your case and review all records related to your arrest. If your rights were violated due to an illegal search and seizure, we will immediately move to have any evidence related to that suppressed. We will also talk to the prosecutors about mitigating your sentence, possibly by having a felony reduced to a misdemeanor or seeking probation as opposed to a jail sentence.

For more information or to schedule an appointment regarding a theft charge or shoplifting arrest, please contact us.