Theft -
Criminal Defense
Lakeland
Theft
Defense Attorney, William Twyford, Esq., puts his experience
as a Theft Criminal Defense Lawyer to work for those in
Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Polk County and the
Surrounding Central Florida areas.
Call
863.585.5283
today to schedule a confidential consultation with
Attorney William Twyford
about your legal rights, options and goals involving
Theft
Defense or other Criminal Defense issues or disputes.
There are various forms of theft, however theft crimes fall
under two categories:
Petit Theft:
(also referred to as petty theft): Theft that involves
property valued less than $300.00. Statutory provisions
allow for the petit theft offense to be charged as either a
misdemeanor of the second degree or a misdemeanor of the
first degree, depending on the specifics of the petit theft
crime.
Grand Theft:
Theft that involves property valued at $300.00 or more.
Under the umbrella of Grand Theft are various forms of
felony theft that depending on the specifics of the crime,
the accused may be charged with a felony of the third
degree, felony of the second degree, or felony of the first
degree. Sometimes a person may initially be charged with
grand theft, but later have the charges dropped to petit
theft after it is discovered that the value of the property
based on time owned and material condition dictate that the
current value of the property does not meet the statutory
requirements for grand theft.
The basic elements that must be proven relating to theft
crimes include, but are not limited to the prosecution
proving beyond a reasonable doubt that:
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The accused was either physically involved in the theft
or was involved in the planning of the theft;
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Had knowledge of the theft before or after the fact
while in possession of the property or before the
property was resold or given to another; and/or
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The accused did not have any legal standing in claiming
he or she had full legal authority or authorization to
take, possess, use, sell, or to deprive the other party
of the property in question.
A criminal conviction for theft may result in incarceration,
lengthy periods of probation, fines, or other mandatory
classes, mandatory programs, or penalties that the court may
have the authority to impose as a result of a criminal
conviction.
If arrested and charged with committing a theft crime, make
sure you become fully aware of your legal rights and the
options that may be available to you under the law in order
to reach the best possible outcome relating to the defense
of theft crime or other criminal charges you are facing.
If have questions, concerns, or need to address legal issues
relating to Theft defense or other criminal defense matters,
seek the legal advice and representation of an aggressive
criminal defense attorney. At
Twyford Law, LLC,
you will work with an experienced lawyer who is dedicated to
protecting the legal rights those accused, arrested and
charged with Theft or other criminal charges in Lakeland,
Winter Haven, Bartow, Polk County and the Surrounding
Central Florida areas.
Call
863.585.5283 to discuss your legal rights, options, and
needs relating to Theft Crime Defense or other Criminal
Defense issues or disputes. You may also contact us by
filling out and submitting our
online case
evaluation form.
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