New York City Theft Crimes Attorney

Theft Crimes

Theft is the taking of another's property, without their authorization, with the intention of denying their use or ownership. It can be accomplished in many ways: with the use of force, without the knowledge of the victim or by deceit. The severity of the crime and the penalties for conviction will depend on the means by which the theft occurred and the value of what was stolen. Also depending on these same things is the jurisdiction of the case. It can be local, state or federal so you will need a New York City criminal defense attorney who is qualified and knowledgeable at all levels. Even if you have not been charged with a crime, getting legal representation involved now will greatly increase your chances for a more positive outcome.

Types of Theft Crimes

Burglary The charge of burglary in New York City carries different degrees, depending on whether weapons were involved or people were injured. Most people do not understand that trespassing through an unlocked door could qualify as burglary. Read more about burglary...

Grand Larceny Grand larceny is a felony but also has different degrees of severity that each carries different penalties. Grand larceny charges can result from the theft of certain items valued under $1,000 and all items over $1,000. Read more about grand larceny...

Identity Theft Taking someone's credit card information and using it to purchase items is a form of identity theft. Using any personal information of another such as social security number or driver's license could result in a conviction. Read more about identity theft...

Petit Larceny Petit larceny, sometimes called petty theft, is stealing an item or items valued under $1,000 total. It is often, mistakenly, considered "no big deal" when in fact you could spend up to a year in jail if convicted. Read more about petit larceny...

Shoplifting Shoplifting can be a misdemeanor charge or felony charge depending on the value of the item. Altering a price tag or repackaging an item in order to get it at a lower price can also be classified as shoplifting. Read more about shoplifting...

Contact a New York City criminal defense attorney today if you have been charged with a theft crime.