Miami Theft Defense Lawyers

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Under Florida law, larceny is another legal term for theft. Larceny is defined as the unlawful taking away from someone else's tangible property. Under Florida law, however, larceny is defined under the theft statute. Theft encompasses a wide variety of criminal offenses under Florida law. Theft crimes may range from simple petit theft to first-degree felony robbery. The most common theft crime is a misdemeanor charge of shoplifting if the property was stolen is valued at less than $300. Shoplifting can also be a felony offense if the value of the property is $300 or more. Most theft offenses are charged based on the value of the property stolen.

Little do most people know, theft crimes are considered crimes of dishonesty and can affect your ability to get certain jobs or licenses. The consequences of a conviction can last long after the criminal case is resolved.

Considering that there are multiple crimes that qualify as theft under Florida law, having an experienced criminal defense attorney who can explain which charges could affect you is invaluable. Call Miami property crime defense attorney E.J Hubbs for more information on robbery, burglary, grand theft auto, or petit theft. Hubbs Law Firm can provide more information about how to fight theft charges. We have offices in South Miami on Sunset Drive and in North Miami on 123rd Street and we take theft cases throughout Miami-Dade County, in cities like Coral Gables, South Miami, Pinecrest, Dadeland, Kendall, The Crossings, and Palmetto Bay, Florida.

Call Hubbs Law Firm at (305) 570-4802 now to schedule a free consultation.

Different Kinds of Theft Under Florida Law

Florida Chapter 812 defines the different kinds of theft offenses.

The most common theft crimes include:

• Robbery § 812.13
• Shoplifting (retail theft) § 812.15
• Petit theft § 812.14
• Embezzlement §812.081
• Dealing in stolen property § 812.019
• Scheme to defraud § 817.034
• Identify theft § 817.568

Elements of Theft Under Fla. Stat. § 812.014

To prove theft under Florida Statute §812.014, the prosecutor must prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, the following:

• The defendant knowingly and unlawfully obtained, used or tried to obtain or use another person's property;
• The defendant did so with the intent to, either temporarily or permanently, deprive the victim of the property or his or her rights to it, or
• The defendant acted with the intent to appropriate the property to his or her own use, or to a person's use who was not entitled to it.

The value of the property stolen will determine whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony.

Grand Theft in Miami, Florida

Grand theft is felony theft under Florida law. Misdemeanor theft is petit theft. Grand theft may be charged as third-degree, second-degree, or a first-degree felony. The most serious offense is first-degree felony theft.