Petit Theft/Retail Theft
Grand Theft/Grand Theft Auto
Robbery
Other Theft Crimes
Retail Theft
F.S. 812.015 defines retail theft as “the
taking possession of or carrying away of merchandise, property,
money, or negotiable documents; altering or removing a label,
universal product code, or price tag; transferring merchandise from
one container to another; or removing a shopping cart, with intent
to deprive the merchant of possession, use, benefit, or full retail
value.
F.S. 812.015
sets forth the penalties for the charge of retail theft.
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changing therefore some of the provisions contained here may be out
of date.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.
A
complete listing of all Florida Statutes can be found at:
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/
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.