Phoenix Theft Crime Attorney

Theft Defense Lawyer in Phoenix, Arizona

As an experienced Phoenix theft crimes attorney, Richard Suzuki knows that there are many viable defenses to theft crime charges. At Suzuki Law Offices, your rights are protected by an experienced Arizona criminal lawyer who has handled thousands of criminal cases both as a former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney.

If you are facing a theft charge for allegedly stealing property from another person, contact our firm now before the government has the opportunity to make a stronger case against you. We represent clients in the Phoenix metropolitan area, Maricopa County, and throughout the rest of Arizona.

Arizona Theft Charges

There are various types of theft charges a person may face, and the penalties for these will vary drastically depending on the nature of the offense itself, the value of property involved, whether a deadly weapon was used, and the defendant's prior criminal record. Following are some basic descriptions of Arizona theft crimes:

• Burglary - entering or remaining unlawfully in a structure to commit theft or a felony therein. Burglary is a class 3 felony if it is committed inside a residence and is a class 2 felony if the perpetrator is carrying dangerous weapon or deadly instrument during the commission of the crime.
• Theft of Means of Transportation - or theft of a car/vehicle is a class three felony.
• Possession of burglary tools - burglary tools are usually connected to a theft of a car or a burglary crime. You have to be in possession of any tool that may be used to gain entry into a residence, break into a car or used to start a car such as a jiggle key or screwdriver.
• Robbery/Armed Robbery - theft of property by force or threatening to use force.
• Shoplifting - retail theft from a store and can be a felony depending on the method in how the merchandise was stolen, if the stolen merchandise exceeds a certain dollar amount, or if the defendant has two prior shoplifting convictions within a certain amount of time.
• Other Theft Crimes - there are many types of theft crimes a few others include identity theft, credit card theft, mail theft, writing bad checks, fake identification cards, changing price tags or U.P.C codes to reflect a lower amount for the merchandise, and other retail scams. 

Consult a Lawyer Today

Suzuki Law Offices' Phoenix theft defense lawyers explore all possible defenses for theft crimes and related property crimes. Can the prosecutor prove that you intended to "permanently deprive the victim" of his property? Did you have a legitimate belief that the vehicle was not stolen? How were you identified and was the manner in how you identified suggestive? Was someone else in possession of the stolen property and you were merely present? Were your constitutional rights violated?

There are numerous ways an experienced and dedicated legal professional can build an effective defense on your behalf. Contact Suzuki Law Offices today for a free consultation regarding your Phoenix, Arizona theft charges.