Theft is widespread in Florida, especially given such hard times these days.
But no one’s life should be defined by a mistake or regret. Whether you have been accused of petit theft or credit card fraud in St. Petersburg, Florida, you deserve persuasive representation and the opportunity to move forward.
With Fletcher & Fletcher, you can expect extensive knowledge so you know what to expect and every option available to you.
“a person commits theft if he or she knowingly obtains or uses, or endeavors to obtain or to use, the property of another with intent to, either temporarily or permanently: (a) deprive the other person of a right to the property or a benefit from the property. (b) appropriate the property to his or her own use or to the use of any person not entitled to the use of the property.” (812.014)
Whatever your situation may be, it’s important to contact an attorney to review the details of your case.
In Florida, theft can mean a variety of offenses, including:
If you are facing petit theft charges you could be facing the following charges
However, the stakes can get higher if you’ve been accused of grand theft, which is a felony under Florida law. Depending on whether it’s first, second, or third degree, you may be facing between 5 to 30 years in prison and a fine between $5,000 and $10,000.
Given the wide range of possible penalties you may be facing, it’s imperative to contact a dedicated team of St. Petersburg theft defense attorneys as soon as possible.
As a husband and wife team, being there for our clients 24/7 and delivering the best possible outcome is our mission.
This means we don’t look for an easy way out, and we take on the tough fights for our clients. Your story is important to us and worth defending.
We’ll go to bat for you. That’s what we’ve done with hundreds of cases throughout our careers and will continue to do so no matter what a client has been accused of.
Don’t let a theft charge mess up your record. Our team at Fletcher & Fletcher works hard to defend your rights and fight for your innocence. Contact us today to start building your defense.
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