Delaware Theft Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer for Theft Crimes in Delaware, Marion and Central Ohio

Theft crimes can range from shoplifting which is a misdemeanor to aggravated theft of property or assets of one million dollars or more which is a first-degree felony. Regardless of the charges you may be facing pertaining to theft, you will need a criminal defense attorney who focuses his or her practice on these types of crimes. If you are facing theft charges in or around Delaware or in the surrounding areas of central Ohio, we advise you to contact our firm to speak to a Delaware theft lawyer as soon as possible. The sooner one of our attorneys is involved in the handling of your case, the more effective we can be and the better the results may be for the outcome of your case. Our firm concentrates primarily on criminal defense cases.

Theft Cases in Ohio

Theft charges will follow if you take control of another's property or services with the purpose of trying to deprive them without their permission through the use of force, deception, threat, or intimidation. The seriousness of the charges and the penalties they carry will depend on the facts of the case, including the value of the goods, property, or services that was stolen. The charges will be elevated even further under specific circumstances, such as theft involving the elderly, disabled persons, theft of a firearm, or theft involving drugs.

If the value of the stolen property is under $500, you face a misdemeanor charge punishable by up to 6 months in prison and $1,000 in fines. Grand theft consists of stealing property valued at $5,000 to $100,000 and is a felony punishable by 6 to 18 months in prison and fines up to $5,000. Aggravated theft consists of stealing property valued between $100,000 and $1,000,000, carrying penalties of prison time between 2 and 8 years with fines between $10,000 and $15,000.

In order to protect yourself in court and minimize the adverse consequences, it is in your best interests to consult with a Delaware theft attorney who has the knowledge and skills to aggressively defend you.