Seasoned Criminal Defense Law Firm Serving the Miami Valley
In Ohio, a theft offense conviction can result in serious consequences, such as fines, restitution, jail time and other penalties. If you have been arrested for shoplifting, breaking and entering, or other theft crime, it is important to hire an experienced and aggressive criminal defense lawyer who will protect your rights and provide the defense representation you need.
Contact our Dayton, Ohio, theft defense attorneys at Mesaros & Pierson for experienced, confidential and powerful criminal defense representation in the Miami Valley.
Dayton and Beavercreek Attorneys: Burglary, Robbery, Embezzlement and Other Theft
Our criminal defense team at Mesaros & Pierson includes reputable criminal defense lawyers as well as the knowledge of a former acting judge and prosecutor. With more than 25 years of experience, we have the skills necessary to provide effective defense representation to clients facing all types of theft charges in Ohio:
- Shoplifting/retail theft
- Burglary/breaking and entering
- Robbery, including armed robbery
- Writing bad checks
- Credit card fraud
- Mortgage fraud
- Stealing utility services, such as high-jacking cable or Internet services
- Forgery
- Embezzlement or other white collar crimes
- Campus theft
- Other theft or property crimes
In most cases, the classification of theft charges is determined based upon the value of stolen property. Cases that involve property valued less than $500 are generally charged as misdemeanors and can result in a maximum penalty of six months in jail and up to a $1,000 fine. Theft offenses against the elderly as well as theft offenses involving credit cards, checks, weapons, motor vehicles, drugs or other factors may result in theft charges being elevated to felony theft, regardless of the value of property stolen.
Theft charges are often over-charged by over-zealous prosecutors. We work hard to develop defense solutions that focus on obtaining a reduction or dismissal of the charges. However, when evidence is damning, we work with prosecutors to get charges reduced so that they actually fit the crime committed.
Contact Our Dayton, Ohio, Law Firm
For aggressive and experienced theft defense representation, contact our law firm online or call us at 937-528-1779 or toll free 888-868-7581 to schedule a confidential consultation.
