Robbery and Theft

Robbery and Theft Lawyer in Phoenix

Theft is a charge taken very seriously by the state of Arizona that can have long-term effects, particularly on your employment and professional licenses Depending on the value of the items involved, the theft can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor.

Description

It is very easy for a theft to quickly become a felony. If someone stole electronics or other property worth just $1,000 or more, the theft is no longer a misdemeanor - it is a felony.

For a first-time offender or a juvenile, this elevation in charges can have a drastic effect.

A person commits theft when that person knowingly:

• Controls the property of another with the intent to deprive them of the property,
• Converts services or property of another, when the service or property is entrusted to the defendant for only a limited term of use,
• Obtains property or services from another by misrepresentation,
• Comes into control of lost property under circumstances that provide a way to discovery the identity of the true owner, and the person does not make a reasonable effort to notify the true owner,
• Controls the property belonging to someone else knowing that the property was stolen, or
• Obtains paid services without paying for them.

Potential Outcomes

• The amount of a fine and any prison time depend on the charges.
• Value Classification Sentence
• $25,000+ Class 2 felony Up to 12.5 years prison
• $4,000 - $24,999 Class 3 felony Up to 8.75 years prison
• $3,000 - $3,999 Class 4 felony Up to 3.75 years prison
• $2,000 - $2,999 Class 5 felony Up to 2.5 years prison
• $1,000 - $1,999 Class 6 felony Up to 2 years prison
• Less than $1,000 Class 1 misdemeanor Up to 6 months jail

What To Do

By contacting BLRLegal, PLC early in any theft, burglary or robber charge, we can help handle all law enforcement requests and work with prosecutors prior to charges being followed.

What your attorney will do

We have found the charges of theft can be the results false accusations or simple misunderstandings. An experienced attorney can greatly help your odds of a favorable resolution to your charges, including a dismissal because of weak evidence or a rights violations. Other potential reduced punishments could include community service, probation, fines and fees.