A Theft Conviction Has Far Reaching Consequences
Not only could you be incarcerated, but you may also be subject to immigration consequences, as well as loss of your driver’s license.
The Penalties Are Serious for Theft
In fact, if you are accused of theft of an item worth under $250, you are looking at up to a year in jail. What’s worse, if the value was $250 or higher, you could be staring at five years in prison and a felony on your criminal record.
Even though you may have made an innocent mistake, you are still facing fines, restitution, jail time, probation and loss of job and reputation that could have devastating effects on the rest of your life. And, if you are not a citizen of the United States, you could even be deported.
Theft Defense Strategies
A theft charge is certainly beatable, and there are many strategies available to do just that. At The Law Offices of Elliot Savitz & Scott Bradley our attorneys will file motions to guarantee that the evidence that is being used against you was legally obtained. We will make sure that your rights were not violated in any way. If you were entitled to a Clerk’s Hearing and never received one, we will work hard to get your case dismissed, as we have for many others.
For cases of larger amounts of money, victims will often settle for partial restitution because they were reimbursed by insurance or just want to get their money back quickly. In fact, many theft trials don’t even make it to trial for this reason. Settling a case in a manner that works for both parties is certainly something worthwhile.
Receive a FREE Consultation
If you are facing criminal charges, call The Law Offices of Elliot Savitz & Scott Bradley at, (781) 974-3429 and let us help you get you life back on track. By bringing our professional knowledge of the law to your side, we will defend your constitutional rights and freedoms.
If the police fail to read me my Miranda rights, must the case be dismissed?
No. If you are in custody and answer an officer’s questions without being read your Miranda rights or told you have a right to an attorney or to be silent, then any incriminating statements you make might be suppressed, which means those statements cannot be used against you at trial. However, you can still be convicted on other evidence.
Do I need an attorney?
Generally, if you can afford a lawyer, you should have a lawyer represent you throughout a criminal case, including clerk’s hearings, arraignments, pre-trial conferences, motions and probation surrenders. A lawyer can best protect your rights and help ensure a favorable outcome.
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