What Is a Crime of Theft?
Under Connecticut law, crimes of theft occur when an individual wrongfully takes, obtains, or withholds the property of another person in order to deprive that person of their property or to give it to a third person. The types of theft crimes vary widely and can range from minor misdemeanor charges of shoplifting to felony charges of robbery. If you have been arrested and charged with a theft crime, you will be facing the potential for time in jail or prison, large fines, community service, and a permanent criminal record.
With this in mind, having a team of knowledgeable and helpful Connecticut theft lawyers representing you can mean the difference between being punished to the fullest extent of the law and having your charges either reduced or dropped.
Theft Cases We Handle in Connecticut
At The Sills Law Firm, we represent all types of theft cases involving, such as:
- Petty theft
- Grand theft
- Receiving stolen property
- Vehicular theft
- Embezzlement
- Fraud
- Forgery
- Identity theft
- Robbery
- Burglary
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Will I Be Able to Avoid Jail Time & Having a Criminal Record?
Clients are often concerned with the potential of losing their freedom after having been charged with a theft crime, as well as the effects that will result from having a criminal record. Many times, if the theft was not made through violence and you make restitution, it is possible to avoid jail time and even a criminal record. There are even diversionary programs sometimes available to first-time offenders.
Get Help with Your Theft Crime Matter
Our Connecticut theft lawyers have successfully represented thousands of criminal cases, and have the in-depth legal knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively fight your charges head-on. Regardless of the challenging aspects of your case, we are confident in our abilities to assist you.
For more information about how we can help, please contact us without delay.