Legal Defense for Theft Crime Charge in Fort Worth

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Have you recently been charged with theft in Fort Worth? It is important that you talk to a Fort Worth theft crime lawyer right away before you speak to law enforcement. You have rights that must be aggressively protected, and at the office of Jerry Loftin & Associates, we are dedicated to defending your best interest.

In Texas, theft crimes are taken very seriously and having a skilled attorney on your side can greatly improve the outcome of your case. Regardless of the exact offense for which you have been charged or arrested, you should not move forward without the legal help of capable legal counsel.

We represent a wide range of theft crime charges, including the following:

• Burglary
• Robbery
• Shoplifting
• Armed robbery
• Extortion
• Embezzlement
• Fraud crimes
• Grand larceny
• Credit card abuse
• Receiving stolen property
• Concealing stolen property
• Swindling

Penalties for Theft Crimes in Fort Worth

An offense for theft will typically be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the exact value of the property which was allegedly taken. The penalties for a serious theft crime can include:

• Class C Misdemeanor - If the value of the property is less than $50
  • A penalty of up to $500 fine
• Class B Misdemeanor - If the value of the property is $50-500
  • A penalty of up to 180 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $2000
• Class A Misdemeanor - If the value of the property is $500-1500.
  • The penalty of up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine of up to $4000
• Third Degree Felony - If the value of the property is $20,000-100,000
  • The penalty of 2-10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000
• Second Degree felony - If the property value is $100,000-200,000
  • The penalty of 2-20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000
• First Degree Felony
  • The penalty of 5-99 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000

Our Fort Worth theft crime attorneys are highly knowledgeable about the way that the courts prosecute these crimes, and we can use this information to your advantage.

Whatever the exact charges you are facing may be, we are here to offer you a sense of compassion during this difficult time. If you choose our firm to represent you, you have a dedicated lawyer and team on your side who truly cares about the outcome of your case. We have a former prosecutor on our team and we have represented more than 5,000 cases in the time we have been in practice.

For a free initial consultation, call us now at (817) 591-7850 or contact Jerry Loftin & Associates online.