Theft Defense

Orlando Theft Charge Attorney & Lawyer providing professional Theft Crime Defense and other Criminal Defense legal services in Orlando, Winter Park, and Central Florida.

An act of theft occurs when an individual 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 of property or assets includes not only simply taking without authorization or knowledge of the owner of the property or assets, but also when 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:

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.

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.

As a law firm providing experienced Theft Defense Attorney & Lawyer legal services, assisting Orlando, Winter Park, and Central Florida area residents with theft charge defense legal issues, we are committed to protecting the legal rights of each and every client, while always striving to provide the highest standard of legal representation.

If you have been charged with a theft crime, make sure your legal rights are protected by seeking the legal advice of an experienced Orlando theft defense attorney & lawyer. Contact The Law Offices of A. Jay Fowinkle, P.A., today by calling by calling (407) 926-4137 to schedule a confidential legal consultation.

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:

Employee Theft;
Identity Theft;

Mail Theft;

Theft during the course of a Burglary, or Aggravated Burglary;

Theft by Conversion;

Theft By Deception;

Grand Theft Auto;

Theft of Services;

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.

The Law Offices of A. Jay Fowinkle, P.A., aggressively defends the legal rights of those charged with a theft crime, while addressing all related issues that should be taken into consideration when defending your legal rights and freedoms. A theft charge 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.

If you have been charged with a theft crime in Orlando, Winter Park, and the Central Florida area, contact an experienced attorney & lawyer at The Law Offices of A. Jay Fowinkle, P.A., today by calling (407) 926-4137, or email with any questions, comments, or concerns, or to schedule a confidential legal consultation.

Orlando Theft Charge Attorney & Lawyer providing professional Theft Crime Defense and other Criminal Defense legal services in Orlando, Winter Park, and Central Florida.

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