Petit Theft/Retail Theft
Grand Theft/Grand Theft Auto
Robbery
Other Theft Crimes
Overview
In Florida it is a crime to
knowingly purchase or sell stolen goods or property. The crime
of dealing in stolen property requires that a person either
knowingly purchase or sell property they know to be stolen. This can
include stolen cars, computers, merchandise, electronic or stereo
equipment and even food, cigarettes, and alcohol.
F.S. 812.019(1) states that “any
person who traffics in, or endeavors to traffic in, property that he
or she
knows or should know was
stolen shall be guilty of a felony of the second degree,
punishable as provided in F.S.
775.082, or s.
775.083.”
The crime of dealing in stolen property is most often charged as a
violation of F.S. 812.019. There
are two other Florida Statutes that cover specific types of dealing
in stolen property.
812.0191 Dealing in property
paid for in whole or in part by the Medicaid program.
812.0195 Dealing in stolen
property by use of the Internet.
The material on this page is not intended to be legal advice.
Florida criminal law is continually changing therefore some of the
provisions contained here may be out of date. It is always best to
consult a Florida criminal defense lawyer about your legal rights
and responsibilities regarding your particular case.
Statute language taken from Florida Statutes Online:
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/
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.