Overview

If you have found yourself in the unfortunate situation of being charged with a theft crime you need immediate representation. Theft crimes in Florida are labeled crimes of “dishonesty” and “untruthfulness” and can cause permanent damage to your life and reputation in the community.  The majority of theft crimes in Florida fall into the following categories: petit/retail theft, grand theft, and robbery.

Theft, Robbery and Related Crimes

The most common theft crimes in Florida fall under the following:

1. Petit Theft/Retail Theft;
2. Grand Theft/Grand Theft Motor Vehicle;
3. Robbery

Please click on Other Theft Crimes for more information on additional theft offenses.

Consequences of a Theft Conviction

Aside from the criminal penalties you are exposed to, you also risk the following consequences:

1. Suspension of your driver’s license;
2. Your testimony being called into question regarding any testimony you give in court either as a plaintiff, witness, or defendant;
3. Certain employers will not consider you for employment and you will not be able to obtain licensing or certification in the following fields: law enforcement, accounting, teaching, real estate, medicine, law or positions that would require you to handle significant sums of money or cash, such as a bank teller, retail manager, or cashier;
4. Exposure to increased or enhanced penalties for more than one theft conviction.

Consult With an Experienced Orlando Criminal Defense Lawyer

The facts of every theft case are different and if convicted you could face jail or prison time. Because of this and other complexities in handling these types of cases it is vitally important that you obtain representation from a lawyer experienced in defending, not prosecuting these types of crimes.

If you have been arrested and charged with petit theft, grand theft, robbery or any other theft related offense contact Orlando criminal defense lawyer Will Corzo or Sam Kohrs. Call toll free 877-99CK-LAW for a free consultation and explanation of your rights.

The Central Florida criminal defense law firm of Corzo and Kohrs almost exclusively limits their practice to defending clients charged with criminal offenses including petit theft, retail theft, grand theft, employer theft, burglary other theft related offenses and crimes throughout central Florida, including clients from Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Polk County, and Pinellas County and in cities such as Orlando, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Poinciana, Celebration, Hunter’s Creek, Ocoee, Oviedo, Avalon Park, Windermere, Altamonte Springs, Baldwin Park, Clermont, Winter Park, St. Petersburg, Seminole, Clearwater, including clients from schools such as University of Central Florida UCF, University of South Florida USF, Valencia Community College, Full Sail, and other Central Florida schools. Attorneys are available 24 hours a day and on weekends and holidays.