Theft and Property Crimes
We handle all manner of Theft and Property Crimes at Kolbo Criminal Defense, LLC, such as:
Theft
Theft by Receiving, Theft by Deception, Theft by Conversion, and Theft by Taking
Criminal Trespass
Burglary
Fraud
Financial Transaction Card Theft/Fraud
Theft of Mislaid Property
Shoplifting
Robbery
Theft and property crimes can be misdemeanors or felonies, its a fact specific inquiry. Our experienced criminal defense lawyer, Thayer, can help you explore some of the various defenses available for these types of case. There are a few common issues:
Amount of the loss - some thefts and property crimes are felonies or misdemeanors depending on the value of the property. People tend to overvalue their things, and police don’t tend to look any further into it. There are also specific rules about how things are valued for this determination. Thayer will conduct a thorough and sifting investigation to determine if your case has been over charged based upon the value of the property.
Identity - theft and property crimes often happen when no one else is around to watch. Police may put together their best guess at who committed the crime, but sometimes they get the wrong person. Thayer will challenge circumstantial evidence that points to incorrect conclusions about who committed the crime.
Lying - sometimes people lie about things being stolen. Maybe they don’t want to admit to their spouse that they gave money to their side piece, or they want a new cell phone so they lie to their phone insurer. Thayer will root out any reason that the alleged victim might have to be lying about a theft.
Accident - Sometimes people forget to pay for things in their cart. Sometimes you come home drunk and fall asleep on the sofa of your neighbors house thinking that you wandered into your home. These aren’t crimes, they’re accidents. Thayer will zealously defend you and try to prevent the Government from getting worked up about nothing.
Thayer has years of experience defending theft and property crimes. He has secured dismissals and reductions for thefts and burglaries for many clients. If you or a loved one has been charged with a theft or property crime, call us.