Theft

Theft is the criminal act of taking another person’s property without his/her consent.  In the United States, theft is usually categorized based upon the value of the property that was stolen.  For example, a person that steals property that is below $500 in the state of Florida may be charged with petty theft, which is usually classified as a misdemeanor or minor offense.  Another person may steal property that is valued above $500, and that person will be charged with grand theft, which is generally classified as a felony and is regarded as serious criminal offense. 

When people commit white collar crimes, there usually is an element of theft within the criminal offense, especially in cases involving bank fraud, credit card fraud, investment fraud, or money laundering.  Typically, white collar crimes involve the theft of large sums of money, which means that people who commit these crimes will usually be charged with felonies.  If convicted of white collar crimes involving theft, people face imprisonment and may have to pay restitution to the people they stole from.     

For this reason, people should always consult with an experienced white collar crimes attorney when they have been charged with theft.  A white collar crimes lawyer can provide effective, reliable legal counsel and aggressive defense tactics to combat a person’s criminal charges.

Tampa Theft Attorneys
Thomas & Paulk

At Thomas & Paulk, we know the dangers our clients face after they have been charged with a serious white collar crime, such as theft.  We know that, if convicted, our clients may have to spend time in prison or pay large fines.  This is why our law office’s primary aim is to help our clients avoid conviction so that they can return to their normal way of life and put their white collar crime charges behind them.  Our Tampa white collar crimes attorneys are aggressive, knowledgeable, and ready to help you!

The reputable Tampa Bay white collar crime lawyers at Thomas & Paulk, P.A. handle cases for clients throughout 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 Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Seminole, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Tampa Palms, Thonotosassa, Tierra Verde, Trapnell, Unincorporated Hillsborough County, Unincorporated Pinellas County, Welcome, and Wimauma.