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Theft Crime Defense Lawyers

Tough representation for theft crimes

Taking anything that doesn’t belong to you without permission from the owner can result in theft charges. There are many different types of theft charges. The different theft charges can result in different levels of punishment depending on the type of charge, how the theft took place, the value of the items that were taken, and many other factors. Many charges are felonies. Some are misdemeanors.

At the Law Office of Steven K. Mamat, our Detroit theft defense lawyers handle all types of theft charges. We represent clients in each phase of the criminal justice system from the initial arrest and bail hearings to the preliminary hearing phase, motions, negotiations with the prosecution, and a trial by jury. We assert every defense possible including applicable factual defenses, legal defenses, and Constitutional defenses. Our lawyers have helped many criminal defendants keep their freedom and their reputation.

What are the different types of theft charges in Michigan?

Some of the many theft charges our Detroit theft defense lawyers handle include:

Retail fraud and shoplifting. This offense involves taking items from a store, changing the price tags to pay less, or other theft offenses. Normally, the severity of the offense depends on the value of the items that were illegally taken. Generally, if the value of the items is less than $200, the offense is a third-degree misdemeanor. The theft offense is a second-degree misdemeanor if the value is between $200 and $1,000. The theft offense is more severe if the value is more than $1,000.
Larceny. This crime is the taking of any property of another including money, goods, bank notes, deeds, and other items listed in the state statute. One specific type of larceny is larceny of part of a motor vehicle or trailer such as tires, airbags, radios, or electronic devices. There are many other types of larceny offenses.
Auto theft. This crime involves:
“Taking possession of and driving away a motor vehicle—Any person who shall, willfully and without authority, take possession of and drive or take away, and any person who shall assist in or be a party to such taking possession, driving or taking away of any motor vehicle, belonging to another, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 5 years.”
Embezzlement. This offense generally requires that the person who takes the funds or property from another person or entity have some type of “trust” relationship with that other person or entity. Examples include agents, employees, trustees, or guardians. The “taking” generally involves taking or converting the fund/property for his/her own use or similar wrongs.
Robbery is a crime that involves larceny and anyone “who in the course of engaging in that conduct does any of the following”
- “(a) Possesses a dangerous weapon.
- (b) Possesses an article used or fashioned in a manner that would cause a reasonable person to believe the article is a dangerous weapon.”
Identity theft. This offense is part of the Identity Theft Protection Act. You can be charged with this theft crime if you,:

“With intent to defraud or violate the law, use or attempt to use the personal identifying information of another person to do either of the following or “By concealing, withholding, or misrepresenting the person’s identity, use or attempt to use the personal identifying information of another person to do either of the following”

(i) Obtain credit, goods, services, money, property, a vital record, a confidential telephone record, medical records or information, or employment.
(ii) Commit another unlawful act.

You can also be charged with identity theft crimes “by concealing, withholding, or misrepresenting the person’s identity, use or attempt to use the personal identifying information of another person to”

Other types of theft crimes include:

Other types of theft crimes include:
Credit card offenses
Internet fraud
Mortgage fraud
Carjacking
Joyriding
Check forgery

What are the penalties for conviction of a theft crime in Detroit

If you are convicted of a theft crime, you will be imprisoned and ordered to pay a fine. You could find it difficult to find work, obtain credit, or even a place to live if an employer, credit company, or landlord runs a background check.

In many theft crimes, the fines are a specific dollar amount or a multiple (for example, three times) of the value of the stolen property.

The penalties increase if you have any prior offenses.

What defense do you assert when someone is charged with a theft crime in Detroit?

At the Law Office of Steven A. Mamat, we assert every defense possible to help you keep your freedom and your reputation. These defenses are unique to the theft charge and the unique facts of your case. Some of these defenses include:

⦁ Holding the government to its duty to prove each element of the theft charge beyond a reasonable doubt. Many prosecutors cannot meet this requirement.
Asserting your Constitutional defenses such as your Fourth Amendment right to be free from any unreasonable searches and seizures.
Showing that you have a legal claim or right to the property that was alleged to have been taken
Showing that the value of the property taken is less than the government claims. A lower value can mean the difference between more serious charges and less serious charges.
Asserting an alibi.
⦁ Asserting all other factual and legal defenses that may apply.

Do you have a theft defense lawyer near me?

Our office is located at 2111 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201. We also represent clients in Macomb, Oakland, Kent, and Genesee Counties. We do meet defendants in prison if necessary.

Speak with an experienced Detroit theft defense attorney today.

Our Detroit theft defense lawyers are skilled criminal defense lawyers. We have a strong record of obtaining dismissals and acquittals. We also have a strong record of negotiating plea bargains – agreements to reduce the criminal charge or the sentences when accepted by the prosecution and the court. Call us today or use our contact form to schedule a consultation.