Theft Crimes

Scranton & Tunkhannock Areas Premier Theft Crime Attorneys

Theft Crimes

If you have been charged with a theft crime, it is important to understand the accompanying penalties. These penalties depend on several factors. One factor is the nature of the property stolen. This means the type of property and includes whether the property was tangible or movable. An example of tangible property would be retail items at a store. This would be retail theft. As for movable property, this would include vehicles such as a car or ATV. The next factor is the method in which the property was taken. In other words, how the property was stolen. The last factor is the value of the stolen property.

The severity for each theft offense ranges from the misdemeanor level to a felony. Even a conviction for a misdemeanor theft offense can be extremely damaging to your ability to maintain or obtain employment. Some employers are reluctant to hire an individual who has been convicted of stealing.

Types of Theft Charges

Theft by Unlawful Taking
Theft from a Motor Vehicle
Theft of a Motor Vehicle
Retail Theft (Shoplifting)
Identity Theft
Theft by Deception
Theft of Services
Receiving Stolen Property
Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
Burglary
Robbery

Defenses to Theft Crimes

If you are charged with a theft offense, our criminal defense attorneys are well versed in potential theft defenses. For example, the Pennsylvania courts have held that mere possession alone of stolen items is insufficient for a conviction. The Commonwealth must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant knew or had knowledge that the property was stolen or was the person stealing the property. In some cases, a motion to suppress evidence or quash the criminal information would be filed allowing the court to rule on this issue requesting a dismissal of the theft charge prior to trial.

Scranton & Tunkhannock Areas Premier Theft Attorneys

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If you been charged with a theft offense, contact The Law Offices of Ackourey & Turel P.C. We offer a free consultation on all theft cases. We will travel, if necessary, to the jail and see your loved one.

Our theft attorneys will fight for your liberty and seek your theft charges be reduced or dismissed.

At The Law Offices of Ackourey & Turel P.C. we have handled a wide range of theft charges throughout Scranton, Tunkhannock, Wilkes Barre, Montrose, Honesdale, Towanda and all of Northeastern Pennsylvania including the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

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