Ellicott City Theft Lawyer

A theft conviction can be devastating. Many people who are charged with theft are people who have made a one-time poor choice, but who are not perpetual offenders or dangers to society. A theft conviction, however, may do little to counter that perception amongst the public. A theft lawyer with our firm can work to see that your reputation is not permanently damaged from a theft charge and can work to ensure the charge does not become a conviction.

Experienced Ellicott City Theft Attorney

The penalties for theft largely depend upon the value of what was stolen. Naturally, stealing a pack of gum is considered less severe than stealing a flat screen television or even a car. Regardless of what is what you stole or how much it is worth, theft should always be taken seriously, as a conviction can very seriously and realistically become an obstacle for you at a later date.

Stealing items that are worth less than $100 carries with it a potential 90 day sentence in jail.

For items worth less than $1000, the penalty is 18 months in prison. For anything stolen worth more than $1000, the penalty can be as harsh as fifteen years in prison. For car theft, you could spend up to 5 years in prison.

We know that these matters can become very complicated very quickly. By explaining your case in depth to you and examining all of the evidence being presented against you, we can represent you in court, advocate on your behalf, and make recommendations for a course of action. Please visit our Virginia theft lawyer page for more information on that office.

Knowledgeable Ellicott City Theft Lawyers

The effects of these charges can be long-lasting and serious. From a legal perspective, they can include jail time, heavy fines, and mandatory community service hours. Our team of attorneys understands the stress and concern you probably feel regarding your theft charge and how it can impact your life negatively. Our attorneys are committed and dedicated to representing you with diligence, aggressiveness, and clarity and can do whatever it takes to prevent your charges from turning into convictions.

Finding a Theft Lawyer in Ellicott City

If you have been charged with theft, our team has a myriad of tools we can use to help your case. If you have been charged with a felony, your attorney can work to negotiate a less damaging charge. Because many thefts are misdemeanors and many people charged are first-time offenders, your attorney can also work to obtain a deferred sentence or to have your charges dropped entirely. We will also work to show the value of the property that was stolen is not as high as is being claimed.

The attorneys with our firm have experience in this type of case, and a track record of success in defending their clients. It is important to remember that we can not guarantee success, and the case that you have will be totally unique and different than any that has come before it. But there are a number of things that our attorneys can learn while trying similar cases, and they can use that experience on your behalf as they handle your defense. They will oversee some common obstacles and challenges that may present themselves, and they have the experience necessary to overcome them. When you have one of the attorneys from our firm on your side, you have retained the services of an experienced litigator who will work tirelessly on your behalf to make sure that your rights are protected, and that your best interests are constantly being looked out for.

Our attorneys offer a free consultation where they will be able to review the facts of your case and establish a strong defense strategy going forward.

Call Colleen Kirby Today

If you have been charged with theft in Ellicott City, call Colleen today at (410) 441-5005 for your free initial consultation. We are waiting to help you.