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Pettit and Grand Theft Defense
Kissimmee Theft Defense Attorney and
Lawyer, providing
experienced Pettit - Grand
Theft Criminal
Defense legal
services in Kissimmee,
Orlando, and the Central
Florida area.
 An
act of theft occurs when a person knowingly and
intentionally obtains or exerts unauthorized control over the
property of another with intent to deprive the owner of his or her
property.
The theft includes taking
property or assets without
authorization or knowledge of the owner,
including the use of deception to gain control over the property
of another, or deceiving law enforcement during a property or asset
dispute by claiming the property or assets in question was stolen.
There are two basic levels of theft:
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Petit Theft:
commonly called petty theft, involves property or
assets of less than $300.00. Petit Theft is a
misdemeanor criminal offense which is punishable by
up to 1 year in jail.
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Grand Theft:
involves property or assets of $300.00 or greater.
Grand Theft is a felony criminal offense which is
punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
The
León Law
Center, P.A.,
represents the legal rights and goals of those
involved in
theft
charge
or other
criminal defense issues in Kissimmee,
Orlando, Osceola County, Orange
County, and the entire
Central
Florida area. For a confidential legal
consultation, please call
407.483.1182.
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
charges a person may be facing, a criminal history, and any other special
circumstances, a
criminal conviction may result in:
Hefty fines;
Potential
jail or prison time;
Suspension of your driving privileges;
Having
your license revoked;
Potential
vehicle forfeiture;
Community service;
Lengthy terms of probation;
Potential forfeiture of property or assets;
Forfeiture of certain basic civil
rights.
When facing
theft
charges
in
Kissimmee,
Orlando, Osceola County, Orange County, or the
surrounding
Central
Florida area, hiring an experienced
theft
charge defense attorney or lawyer may provide the best
opportunity to achieve a fair and
reasonable resolution.
Anyone requiring professional legal services regarding
theft charge or
other criminal defense issues should be proactive in
protecting their legal
rights and seek the legal advice of
an experienced lawyer, such as
Attorney Mercedes León.
For an appointment contact
The
León Law Center, P.A.,
at
407.483.1182.
Kissimmee Theft Defense Attorney and
Lawyer, providing
experienced Pettit - Grand
Theft Criminal
Defense legal
services in Kissimmee,
Orlando, and the Central
Florida area.
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