Tampa Attorneys Defending Theft Crimes
If you have been accused of theft crimes such as burglary, robbery, or petty theft you have a short period of time to protect your rights. Burglary in Florida is a felony, and if the alleged crime is carried out with a weapon, Florida's 10-20-Life law would add additional years to a burglary conviction.
Theft Crime Categories
According to the law, numerous illegal acts are categorized as theft crimes in the state of Florida. Some of the most common theft crimes that are frequently committed are:
- Petty theft
- Grand theft
- Grand theft auto
- Car theft
- Credit card theft
- Identity theft
- Shoplifting
- Forgery
- Robbery
- Armed robbery
- Burglary
- Embezzlement (a white collar crime)
Don't take chances with your future. Take steps now to talk to an experienced criminal defense attorney who will answer your questions and work with you to create the strongest defense possible.
Choose a Former Prosecutor. It Just Makes Sense!
Our theft crimes defense attorneys have years of legal experience on both sides of representation. We know Florida theft crime law and how State prosecutors will present their case before ever even walking into court. Because our goal is to have the charges dismissed or reduced, we investigate and prepare your defense with the same eye for detail used to prosecute theft crimes.
Building A Strong Defense
Our attorneys understand that being charged with robbery or burglary is hard on you and your family. This is just one of the reasons why the attorneys and professional staff at the law offices of Smith & Stallworth take their responsibilities so seriously. Our aim is to build the strongest defense possible, and we will use all necessary resources, including professional investigators, expert witnesses and exhaustive research of criminal charges, including:
- Burglary: Entering a home or business with the intent to steal. Possession of burglary tools is a 3rd degree felony.
- Robbery: Taking money or property by force or with the threat of force
- Grand Theft 3rd Degree: any felony theft over $300 and less than $20,000
- Grand Theft 2nd Degree: Any theft from $20,000 to $100,000
- Grand Theft 1st Degree: Any theft over $100,000
- Petit Theft: Misdemeanor or petty theft
Aggressive Defensive Strategy
The accomplished theft crimes defense attorneys at SMITH & STALLWORTH in Tampa, Florida, are ready to step up to the plate. Both attorney Mark Stallworth and attorney Courtney Smith are experienced prosecutors who decided to bring the skills they learned to private criminal defense practice.
This can be an advantage for clients accused of concealed gun charges, petty theft or robbery. The attorneys at SMITH & STALLWORTH have years of legal experience, and know both sides of the law. Thanks to their previous prosecuting experience, they know how prosecutors think and what they do to win their cases. They also understand how the police obtain evidence and interview witnesses.
To schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced theft crimes lawyer, contact our Tampa law offices right away. We would like to start investigating the charges and building a defense to help reduce or dismiss charges. Call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 813-223-7799.
Serious Defense for Serious Crimes
The 10/20/Life law lengthens your sentence if you carry a firearm while committing a felony. Ask our attorneys how weapons charges could affect your defense.
10/20/Life
The 10/20/Life law is designed to aggressively punish anyone accused of carrying a concealed weapon while committing a felony. Just carrying a gun adds 10 years to your sentence. If you fire a bullet with the gun while committing the crime, the court may add 20 years to your sentence. If someone dies or is injured, you may face 25 years to life in prison if convicted of an applicable 10/20/Life law.
Enhancements
Enhancements are legal mechanisms that the State or court uses to increase one’s sentence, beyond the point of the standard criminal punishment code’s score sheet. For example, being noticed as a Prison Release Re-offender (PRO), or a Violent Career Criminal (VCC), GORT, or even a Habitual Felony Offender (HFO) would serve to enhance any sentence, if you are convicted of an applicable crime.
If you or a loved one have been charged with petit theft or 1st degree grand theft, you need SMITH & STALLWORTH on your side. Never wait when your health, future, life, and liberty are on the line — contact us today for your free consultation with a qualified lawyer on your drug arrest charges!
Our theft crimes attorneys are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 813-223-7799, or toll-free at 877-888-JURY (5879). When you call us, you will speak with an actual lawyer, not an answering service. Spanish-language assistance is available.
Defending individuals throughout Florida, the Tampa Bay area Hillsborough County, including Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Temple Terrace, Riverview, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Sun City, Land O Lakes, Antioch, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Bloomingdale, Boyette, Carollwood, Clearwater, Dover, Egypt Lake, Gibsonston, Gulf City, Gulfport, Hopewell, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores Beach, Kenneth City, Largo, Lillibridgerafforida, Lithia, Lutz, Madeira Beach, Mango, Marvina, New Tampa, North Redington, Oldsmar, Orient Park, Palm River, Pasadena, Pinellas County, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Seminole, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Tampa Palms, Thonotosassa, Tierra Trapnell, Verde, and Wimauma.
