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Theft &
Burglary Charge
Defense |
Lakeland
Theft Defense
Attorney
& Lawyer, providing experienced Petit and Grand Theft
Defense and
other Criminal Defense legal services in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow,
Polk County, and Central
Florida.
 While
similar in nature, grand theft and
burglary
are two completely separate crimes based upon the
circumstances of the crime.
Burglary Charges:
A burglary occurs
when an individual enters a home, business or other privately
owned structure with the intent to commit an offense
therein. In
the State of Florida,
it is a very serious
felony. Depending upon the circumstances of the burglary, if
convicted, you may be sentenced to a prison term ranging
from a few years up to a life sentence.
Grand Theft Charges:
Unlike
burglary, theft does not have to involve entering into a home or
establishment. Grand theft occurs when an individual knowingly and
intentionally obtains or uses property of another without the
victim's consent or knowledge of a value over $300.00. Theft may also be the act
of depriving the victim the right to the property or the ability
to benefit from the property. Grand theft is considered
to be a third degree felony and may be punishable up to 5 years
in prison.
An experienced theft defense attorney & lawyer
will ensure you are fully aware of your legal rights
and options for you defense regarding the charges
against you. When it is not possible to have the
charges dropped, reduced, or negotiate an acceptable
plea,
The Law Office of
Gail Cheatwood, P.A., will ensure the
prosecution is held to the burden of proving beyond
a reasonable doubt the charges against you were
warranted. We will hold all evidence, witness
statements, and the actions of law enforcement under
a microscope, while aggressively protection your
legal rights.
Contact
an experienced Lakeland theft defense attorney & lawyer
at
The Law Office of
Gail Cheatwood, P.A.,
by calling
(863) 686-0975,
and schedule a confidential consultation.
As an experienced
Lakeland theft defense attorney &
lawyer,
Gail Cheatwood
has successfully represented numerous Lakeland,
Winter Haven, Bartow,
or Polk County Florida area residents in the
defense of theft charges and other criminal defense legal
issues.
In order for the prosecution to obtain a conviction
in a criminal theft case, it must be proven
beyond a reasonable doubt that the alleged act of
theft was knowingly and intentionally committed.
Theft may be occur in various forms, such as:
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Grand Theft Auto;
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Theft of Services;
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Fraud;
Theft as an act of Robbery or
Armed Robbery.
or any other form of knowingly
and intentionally depriving another of their
property or assets.
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Depending upon
the circumstances of your arrest and possibly your prior
criminal history, a theft conviction
may result in:
Suspension of your driving privileges;
Having
your license revoked;
Potential
vehicle forfeiture;
Community service;
Lengthy terms of probation;
Forfeiture of property or assets;
Forfeiture of certain basic civil rights (felony
conviction).
If you have been charged with a theft crime in
Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow,
or Polk County Florida,
contact an experienced
theft defense attorney &
lawyer at
The Law Office of
Gail Cheatwood, P.A., today
by calling
(863) 686-0975.
Your reputation is not the only thing at stake when facing
theft charges or other criminal offenses, but
your liberties, rights, freedom as well. It is well documented
that those who are innocent have been known to have served or
are currently serving time in our County Jails and State
Prisons. You should make every effort to ensure you are not one
of these statistics. Seek experienced legal counsel to stand up
and fight for your legal rights, giving you the best opportunity
to be treated fairly by the criminal justice system.
If you
would like to schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced
Lakeland
theft defense attorney & lawyer
who proudly serves the
Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow,
or Polk County Florida
area, contact
The Law Office of
Gail Cheatwood, P.A.,
by calling
(863) 686-0975
or by email by filling out our confidential
case submission form.
Lakeland
Theft Defense
Attorney
& Lawyer, providing experienced Petit and Grand Theft
Defense and
other Criminal Defense legal services in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow,
Polk County, and Central
Florida.
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