Gilbert Theft Attorney
Being arrested for and charged with theft can be a terrifying experience. If a person is convicted of these charges, they could end up serving time in jail or prison and have a misdemeanor or felony charge tacked on to their record. At the Ciccarelli Law Offices, we want to help prevent this. Our Gilbert theft attorneys have the experience necessary to help clients handle every aspect of these cases. We pledge to conduct a complete investigation into the charges against you and vigorously stand up to aggressive prosecutors on your behalf.
Choose the Ciccarelli Law Offices for Help With Your Case
- The attorneys at the Ciccarelli Law Offices bring their advocacy, experience, and aggressiveness to the fight to achieve the best possible outcome and results for our clients.
- Attorney Lee Ciccarelli firmly believes in providing tenacious and aggressive advocacy on behalf of every client, and so does every attorney at this firm.
- We strive to provide legal services at reasonable rates so that every client can have access to affordable legal assistance when they are facing theft charges in Gilbert.
The attorneys at Ciccarelli Law Offices bring the fight when you need it the most. Contact us today if you are being charged with theft in the State of Arizona.
What Are the Penalties for Theft in Gilbert, Arizona?
The penalties associated with theft charges in Gilbert, Arizona will vary depending on the value of the property allegedly stolen. First, we want to look at Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13 Criminal Code § 13-1801 in order to define what theft actually means under the law. In Arizona, theft is defined as:
- Controlling someone else’s property with the intention of depriving them of the property.
- Obtaining services or property by misrepresentation, solely with the intention of depriving someone else of those services or property.
- Controlling property while knowing or having reason to suspect that the property was stolen.
In Gilbert, a person will face a Class 1 misdemeanor offense if the value of the property or services stolen is less than $1,000. This is punishable by up to six months in jail.
Any property taken valued at more than $1,000 will result in a person facing felony offenses. The level of felony will vary depending on the type of property or the value of the property taken:
- $1,000 to less than $2,000 or a firearm – Class 6 felony punishable by 6 months to 1.5 years in prison.
- $2,000 to less than $3,000 – Class 5 felony punishable by 9 months to 2 years in prison.
- $3,000 to less than $4,000, vehicle engine, or vehicle transmission – Class 4 felony punishable by 1.5 to 3 years in prison.
- $4,000 to less than $25,000 – Class 3 felony punishable by 2.5 to 7 years in prison.
- $25,000 or more – Class 2 felony punishable by 4 to 10 years in prison.
Our Attorneys are ready to fight your Theft Case?
A Gilbert theft attorney from Ciccarelli Law offices will be to handle every aspect of these cases for their client. An attorney can use their experience and resources to investigate the evidence that has been gathered by law enforcement and prosecutors, but they will not stop there. An attorney will conduct an independent investigation in order to uncover any additional evidence that could help exonerate their client.
Importantly, an attorney will handle all communication and negotiations with other parties. This will include any possible plea deal negotiations with prosecutors, if such a deal is warranted based on the evidence.
Contact a Gilbert Theft Attorney Today
If you or somebody you love has been charged with theft in Gilbert or the surrounding areas in Arizona, reach out to the team at the Ciccarelli Law Offices as soon as possible. Our attorneys have a track record of success helping clients facing similar charges, and we are ready to stand up to aggressive prosecutors. Regardless of whether or not your theft charge is a misdemeanor or a felony, we have the resources necessary to help you through this. When you need a Gilbert theft attorney, contact our team today.