St. Petersburg Theft Crimes Attorneys

Experienced Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers

Theft crimes are any criminal offenses related to the stealing of another’s property. The severity of charges and sentencing depends upon the value of the property stolen as well as whether the accused has prior theft convictions.

An experienced criminal defense attorney is essential to build a defense to get charges lessened or dropped altogether. Florida’s Leavengood & Nash attorneys and staff are committed to protecting the rights of St. Petersburg and Tampa residents who have been accused of any type of theft crime.

Petit theft is any theft of property valued from $100 to $300 and generally carries a misdemeanor charge. Grand theft is any theft of property valued over $300 and is charged as a felony. In Florida, a theft crime conviction may include probation, jail time or restitution as well as the loss of certain job and loan opportunities due to a conviction on the record of the accused.

Common Theft Crimes in Florida

Common criminal offenses that are classified as theft crimes include:

• Burglary
• Looting
• Larceny
• Shoplifting
• Mugging
• Robbery
• Trespassing
• Some white collar crimes, such as fraud or embezzlement

If you have been accused of a theft crime in St. Petersburg or Tampa, the experienced lawyers at Leavengood & Nash can help. Proving the lack of evidence, unreliability of witnesses or violated legal rights, we can get the charges lessened or your case dismissed altogether. Our attorneys and support staff are dedicated to protecting your rights to preserve your future.

Accused of a theft crime? Contact us today!