Theft and Property Crimes

Theft and property crimes in North Carolina are punishable by fines, forfeiture and incarceration in jail or prison. At the Roberts Law Group, PLLC, criminal defense attorney Patrick Roberts provides the trial and negotiation experience to effectively protect the rights of an individual accused of criminal theft or property crime.

Fighting Felony and Misdemeanor Charges

The serious nature of property and theft crimes should not be underestimated. Although they may not involve harm to human beings, these offenses are classified as either misdemeanors or felonies that can have a very detrimental effect on one's future. Patrick Roberts has the years of experience as an aggressive trial attorney and former prosecutor to represent people accused of —

Theft Crimes such as:

• credit card theft
• embezzlement or larceny by an employee
• false pretenses
• identity theft
• larceny (misdemeanor and felony)
• possession of stolen property
• shoplifting
• unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
• unlawful concealment

— and Property Crimes such as:

• arson
• breaking and entering
• burglary
• damage to homes and other real estate
• damage to personal property
• littering
• trespassing

Penalties for Theft and Property Crimes

The potential penalties for a conviction regarding a theft and property crime in North Carolina depend on a number of factors, including:

• the type of crime
• whether a weapon was involved (knife or gun, for example)
• whether anyone was hurt by the accused
• the value of the property damaged or taken
• the criminal record (if any) of the accused
• the age of the accused

Theft and Property-Related Felonies

The penalties range from lesser fines and jail sentences for misdemeanors to heavy penalties for felonies (class I to the most serious, class A). Examples of theft and property classifications are:

• Class I felony —Willful injury to property of railroads
• Class H felony — Looting
• Class F felony — Embezzlement of state property by public officers and employees
• Class D felony — Malicious damage of occupied property by use of explosive or incendiary
• Class C felony — Embezzlement of property ($100,000 or more) received by virtue of office or employment

Get Skilled Representation

Patrick Roberts is a highly-seasoned and aggressive criminal defense attorney who will use all of his skills and knowledge to minimize the negative outcome of a theft or property crime charge. He has a great deal of experience in court and with prosecutors in North Carolina. Mr. Roberts’ reputation for integrity and effectiveness is well established.

For a free, no-obligation consultation with Patrick Roberts, contact a criminal theft lawyer today. He will explain the state's laws regarding the theft or property crime charge in question along with what you can expect from the criminal justice system in the North Carolina.