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Petit/Grand theft is a type of criminal offense that occurs when a person takes another person’s property without consent and with the intention of never returning the property to the rightful owner. In the state of Florida, petit/grand theft is a serious crime that usually involves the theft of property that is highly valued. There are various degrees of grand theft and the degrees depend upon the value of the property stolen. Petit theft involves the theft of money or property valued at less than $300. Grand theft involved money or property valued at over $300.
When a person commits petit theft, he/she will be charged with a misdemeanor offense. When a person is charged with a grand theft, they will be charged with a felony. The person’s criminal charges and legal penalties will also depend upon if the person carried a weapon during the theft, the type of theft crime committed, how many previous theft related charges has in his past and the person’s criminal history.
Theft Crime Charges
In the state of Florida, theft crime charges are typically categorized as petty theft or grand theft. Petty theft is usually considered a misdemeanor offense and involves the theft of a small sum of money. People who commit petty theft will usually have to may monetary fines, legal fees, and are likely to avoid jail time if they have no previous criminal convictions. Grand theft is considered a felony offense and involves the stealing of a large sum of money or goods. People who are convicted of grand theft will likely have to spend over a year in jail, pay monetary fines, and possibly restitution.
Obtaining a Florida Petit/Grand Theft Attorney
After a person has committed a theft crime, like petit/grand theft, it is in his/her best interest to hire a reliable theft crimes defense attorney who can advise him/her of his/her rights and protect him/her throughout every phase of the legal process. With the legal penalties for most theft crimes being so severe, it is important that people do everything they can to ensure they receive aggressive defense from an experienced theft lawyer. In some case, we may even be able to get your case dismissed without you ever having to appear in court!
Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
Petit/Grand Theft Attorneys
If you have been charged with petit/grand theft, do not hesitate to contact the reputable theft crime defense attorneys at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. At Hager & Schwartz, we understand the fear and uncertainty our clients feel when they are facing the Florida legal system. That is why we offer each of our theft crime clients the compassionate representation they need to feel comfortable throughout every face of the legal process.
If you have been charged with petit/grand theft in Florida, call our reputable theft crime defense attorneys at 1-866-850-7575!
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