Theft Attorney

Minnesota law sets out numerous acts that may constitute theft, including the following:

• Physically taking someone else’s property;
• Failing to return property to the rightful owner;
• Using fraudulent tactics to wrongfully obtain property;
• Offering a fraudulent or worthless check;
• Stealing services; and
• Using a credit or debit card without the owner’s knowledge or authorization.

We regularly and successfully help clients with the
following cases:

• DWI and drunk driving
• Drug possession and sale charges
• Assault and domestic abuse charges
• Theft charges
• Gun charges, including felon-in-possession
• Sex crimes
• All felonies, gross misdemeanors, and misdemeanors
• Jury trials
• Traffic violations and speeding
• Driving after cancellation/revocation

Theft Lawyer

• Theft of items worth up to $500 often results in a misdemeanor charge.
• Theft of property worth between $500 and $1,000 often results in gross misdemeanor charges.
• Theft of items worth more than $1,000 usually means you are facing felony charges.

However, certain types of theft are always felony offenses, regardless of the value of the item stolen. For example, check fraud in any amount is a felony-level offense in Minnesota. The level of the charges may also be increased based on the type of property in question: stealing firearms or automobiles will likely result in felony charges.

We have defended hundreds of clients against criminal charges in Hennepin County and surrounding areas, and we have extensive experience in all types of theft cases. Because theft charges have the potential to have a serious effect on your life, particularly your employment prospects, we recommend that you contact me today to receive a free initial consultation and advice about how to handle your case.

How an experienced Minneapolis criminal defense attorney can help

The good news is that a skilled criminal defense lawyer will know how to help you avoid a theft conviction on your record, especially if this is your first offense. In virtually all of the first-time misdemeanor theft cases that we have defended, we have been able to prevent a theft conviction from going on our client’s permanent record. There are also certain probation programs or other sentencing options an attorney can explore to help you avoid a theft conviction.