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North Florida / Gainesville Theft and Fraud Lawyer
Facing theft or fraud charges in Gainesville or North Florida can put your freedom, reputation, and future at risk.
At Landsman Law, LLC, we provide aggressive, results-driven defense for individuals accused of crimes such as shoplifting, grand theft, credit card fraud, identity theft, embezzlement, and other financial crimes. With more than 20 years of criminal defense experience, Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer Matt Landsman understands how prosecutors build theft and fraud cases—and knows how to challenge weak evidence, protect your constitutional rights, and fight for the best possible outcome. Whether you are under investigation or already charged, our firm is here to deliver trusted legal representation throughout Gainesville and North Florida.
Gainesville theft and fraud lawyer Matt Landsman represents individuals accused of theft and/or larceny crimes in Florida. Any theft (generally any under Fl St. 893.14) related crime is serious in Florida. There are frequently indirect consequences of a theft or larceny charge which can cause lasting damage to your education, professional license, ability to seek employment, housing, credit, or background clearance. Gainesville theft and fraud lawyer Matt Landsman can help you if you’ve been accused of any of the following offenses:
Many Other Crimes involve an element of theft or a taking of some kind, typically adding additional elements such as taking from a special location or combining a taking with violence. These Theft related cases are listed here:
Generally speaking, property valued at $750 or more amounts to felony grand theft, but a theft involving specified property may also be considered a felony (for example motor vehicles or firearms. If you’ve been accused via sworn complaint, arrest, or been formally charged with any of these offenses you need an experienced North Florida Gainesville theft and fraud lawyer to help you avoid prosecution, get your record expunged, or bring about some other favorable result.
Defenses to Theft and Fraud
Depending on the circumstances there may be a variety of defenses available to someone charged with a theft related crime. For example in Florida it is a complete defense if property is taken in good faith, essentially meaning the accused has an honest belief in their right to take the property, even if unreasonable or mistaken. Also key to many theft cases is the actual value of the property taken, which determines the degree of penalty associated with the alleged offense. A dispute as to the actual value, or a failure of the state to prove the value can result in a lesser charge or reduced penalties. An experienced Gainesville Defense Lawyer can give you the best advice regarding when defenses or opportunities apply to your case.
No matter what stage of prosecution you face, sworn complaint, pretrial, negotiation, discovery, you need a knowledgeable and experienced Theft defense lawyer to protect your rights and give you the best advice. The collateral consequences for theft, fraud, or larceny charges can last a lifetime and affect your credibility in future proceedings (including child custody, licensure, background checks, and employment) and it is crucial you get expert counsel as soon as possible.
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Criminal Defense Lawyer Matt Landsman at Landsman Law helps people accused of crimes in Gainesville, Alachua County, Levy County, Gilchrist County, and surrounding areas of north Florida. If you need help for yourself or a loved one contact Criminal Defense Attorney Matt Landsman for a free consultation today. For help with any Criminal Matter from Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer Matt Landsman – CALL NOW