Theft Crime Defense Lawyers
If you have been charged with burglary, robbery, theft or any property-related crime, you need experienced legal representation.
The criminal defense attorneys of Bellon & Maningo, Ltd., in Las Vegas, represent clients who have been charged with a wide range of crimes related to property, from shoplifting to destruction of property to auto theft.
Know Your Theft Crime Charges
A property crime is one that involves material possessions rather than people. Many property crimes result in multiple charges for the same action. Property crime charges may include:
- Theft: Petty larceny is theft of items with a value under $250. Grand larceny involves theft of property values from $251 to 2500. A felony theft is charged when the property's value is over $2500. Sentence for a felony theft ranges from one to 10 years in prison.
- Robbery: When force or the fear of force is used to take something that belongs to another, a robbery has occurred. Robbery with the use of deadly weapon is a common charge.
- Burglary: Entering a property with the intent to commit a crime is the definition of burglary in Nevada. Burglary can be charged whether you went into a convenience store and shoplifted a pack of gum or if you entered a casino and tried to cash a forged check.
Did They Arrest the Wrong Person?
The identity of the suspect is often an issue in property crimes. If the defendant cannot be positively identified, the prosecution's case is weakened significantly. Bellon & Maningo may file a motion for discovery to obtain police logs, records of photo line ups or in-custody line ups, statements from witnesses or video surveillance tapes that may — or may not — identify the perpetrator of the crime.
If you were charged with a theft crime, contact the criminal defense attorneys of Bellon & Maningo. Call 702-997-6042 or e-mail the firm to arrange a consultation and case evaluation.
