Polk County Theft Crime Lawyer

Burglary, Robbery and Shoplifting Charges

Theft is prosecuted vigorously in Florida. If you have been arrested for any type of theft crime, you need the help of an aggressive Polk County criminal defense lawyer to fight the charges and work to keep you from undergoing the severe penalties you might otherwise incur. In the eyes of the law, the seriousness of the crime depends on the dollar value of the stolen goods, and the sentence is more serious in ratio to the price of the item. For theft of property valued at less than $300, the charge is petit theft, a misdemeanor which is punishable by up to a year in jail. Grand theft, which occurs when the property value is in excess of $300, is felony, punishable by up to30 years, depending on the circumstances.

Whether your sentence is long or short, having any type of theft on your criminal record can cause you serious problems well into the future. Many employers are unwilling to hire someone who has been convicted of shoplifting or burglary, and when robbery or fraud appears on a background check, landlords and creditors are often reluctant to offer their services. It is vital to take swift action against your charges in order to avoid suffering the penalties of a conviction.

Protecting Your Rights

Anything you say to the police or the district attorney can potentially weaken your case, and I recommend coming to my office as early as possible when you have been charged with a theft crime. Each client who comes to the firm of William D. Sites, Attorney at Law receives personal service and individual attention to their case. I know that your top priority is to resolve your charges and make it possible for you to return to your normal life, and I will employ my 22 years of experience in pursuing your goal.

Contact a Polk County theft crime lawyer to learn what you can do to build an effective defense for your case.