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North Florida / Gainesville Theft and Fraud Lawyer
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.
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 experience 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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