Theft: Not Guilty?

Not Guilty? You Need a Lawyer Who Knows How to Fight

What happens if you were arrested for theft, BUT YOU ARE NOT GUILTY? The police and the prosecutors believe you are guilty. They don't want to hear anything about your innocence. But we want to hear about it. At Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff, LLP, we are ready to talk to you about why you were arrested and how we can protect your rights and get you through this terrible situation.

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Was there probable cause for your arrest? Did the police officers have a reason to arrest you? Or did they arrest you without probable cause? You need a lawyer — even when you are not guilty of theft.
What is the evidence? How was it obtained? Did the police have a search warrant? Did they seize evidence illegally? The police cannot use evidence that was seized without cause. Your theft defense lawyer can protect your rights and ask that the evidence be suppressed.
Is this a case of misidentification? Did a witness make a mistake? Were you somewhere else at the time of the theft?
Do not talk to the police or prosecutors. Contact a theft defense attorney now. Ask for a free consultation. Even the most innocent response to a question can be misinterpreted. Make sure you have a criminal defense lawyer who knows the law, who will understand that you are not guilty of theft, and who will protect your rights.

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If you have been arrested for theft, shoplifting, grand theft auto or embezzlement, whether you are guilty or not guilty, you need a theft defense lawyer to protect your rights and resolve this difficult situation. Call at any time of day or night. What happens next can make all the difference to you, your future and your family. Don't take chances with the things that matter most. Talk to a former district attorney about the charges against you.

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I only took a small item from the store. Why have I been charged with burglary and not shoplifting?
The key distinction between being charged with burglary (entering a structure with the intent to steal) and shoplifting (petty theft) is when was the intent to steal formed in their mind. Essentially, if a person enters the store with the prior intent to steal something then they are committing burglary. If they enter for other reasons and decide in the store to simply take an item of small value then it is petty theft. Intent is the key element that must be established for a burglary charge. Intent is often established by being in possession of false receipts and already having empty bags to place stolen items, etc.

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