THEFT CRIMES
A theft crime is a criminal offense that involves one person stealing another person’s property without permission or consent. Theft crimes broken down into two categories: petty theft and grand theft. Petty theft is a lesser crime than grand theft, and is usually considered a misdemeanor because the property stolen has a low value. Grand theft is generally categorized as a felony because the property stolen has a higher value.
There is vast array of theft crimes that are committed in the state of New York each and every year. The most common theft crimes include:
petty theft
grand theft
motor vehicle theft
credit card theft
identity theft
embezzlement
shoplifting
robbery
burglary
After a person has been charged with a theft crime, whether it was a misdemeanor or felony, it is always in his/her best interest to consult with a knowledgeable theft crimes defense attorney. In many theft cases, a lawyer can negotiate with prosecutors to have the charges reduced, or even dismissed. This is especially true in cases involving petty theft or a first time theft offense. People who work with an experienced New York theft crimes lawyer have a better chance of fighting their criminal charges and moving forward with their lives.
