Property – Theft Crimes in Pennsylvania – Reading PA Theft, Burglary and Larceny Crime Lawyer
Our Reading attorneys defend the following PA property offenses:
- Burglary
- Theft
- Arson
- Larceny
- Car Theft
- Shoplifting
Pennsylvania Theft Crimes
Theft crimes are crimes in which a person knowingly and willfully takes someone else’s property. Theft crimes include all forms of stealing. The penalties for theft crimes range from fines to jail sentences. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has taken a tough stance against theft crimes. Penalties depend on the value of the items involved. The penalties for theft under Pennsylvania laws are severe. Even if the value of the items involved is less than $50, if convicted, you will be sentenced to a year in prison.
Common theft crimes include:
- Shoplifting or Petty Theft
- Grand Theft
- Grand Theft Auto
- Robbery
- Larceny
- Burglary
- False Pretenses
- Receipt of Stolen Property
- Embezzlement
- Identity Theft
Penalties for a theft crime depend on various factors including the value of the item stolen, the use of weapons in the commission of the crime and previous convictions. The use of weapons in the commission of a theft crime and previous convictions can result in severe penalties. Theft charges cannot be underestimated. The consequences may be far more serious than what you might have imagined. If convicted, you will have a criminal record. Having a criminal record can cause many problems including difficulties in getting employment and housing. For both felony and misdemeanor theft charges, it is possible to secure favorable results.
If you are facing theft crime charges, contact our experienced Reading, PA criminal defense lawyers now. Our experienced theft crime attorneys can study your case and defend you. They may be defenses available based on your circumstances. Do not take unnecessary risks. If required, our in house experts can recreate the scene of the theft crime to prove your innocence. Contact us now. We will defend you. Don’t forgo your right to legal representation. From our offices in Reading, PA, we represent clients all over Pennsylvania.
