BURGLARY / THEFT CRIMES

St. Augustine Theft Crimes Defense Attorneys

There are a variety of burglary and theft crimes you may be facing with a wide range of potential penalties. Whether you have been arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting or felony burglary of a dwelling, it is important to speak with an experienced attorney early in your case.

At Albaugh Law, we take protecting your rights seriously and employ a comprehensive approach to defending you against your charges. We immediately start a thorough investigation into the facts and circumstances of your arrest. By obtaining copies of the documentary evidence, (such as the Police Reports, Search Warrants, Charging Affidavit, and Witness Affidavit(s), to name a few) we can review the evidence against you, discuss with you those facts that may be missing, inaccurate or falsely recorded in the reports, and start to formulate a defense strategy.

The value placed on the items stolen determines whether you will be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. It is not uncommon for victims of theft crimes to inflate the value of the stolen property or add to the list of missing items. This can lead the State Attorney to file felony charges against you and seek felony penalties. Attorney Ryan Albaugh is aware of this issue and will investigate the reported loss and aggressively question the victim regarding the items they claim are missing and the value of each. This can often lead to the reduction of a felony charge to a misdemeanor.

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If you have been arrested for a theft crime, it is also important to understand the short and long-term consequences a conviction may have on you. In the short-term, your conviction can lead to substantial jail time, probation and fines. In the long-term, because theft is considered a “crime of dishonesty” your credibility is immediately in question and you may be prohibited from obtaining employment where you would handle money or valuables. For these reasons, even if you have only been arrested for shoplifting, you owe it to yourself to have an attorney on your side to protect your rights and future.

Attorney Ryan Albaugh has an undergraduate degree in finance, so if your case involves employee embezzlement or other complex financial issues he is well equipped to represent you. He understands business accounting and financial statements and can make them understandable to a jury if necessary for your defense.

If you or a loved one is facing Burglary or Theft charges, contact the Albaugh Law Firm today for your free initial consultation.

 

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