Theft Crimes Criminal Defense Lawyer in Newport Beach
Theft Crime Charges
When you are charged with a theft crime, your charges can vary greatly, depending on the severity of the crime. If you find yourself facing these charges, it is important to realize that your life can be greatly affected by who you pick to defend you against the charges and what steps you take to minimize the consequences of the arrest. At the Law Offices of Scott D. Hughes, our criminal defense firm has been helping the residents of Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and Orange County for some time and can provide you with the individual attention you will need to fight your charges. Attorney Hughes will personally take on your case, providing you strong legal counsel both inside and outside of the courtroom.
Types of Theft Crimes
Theft is the crime of stealing something from another either forcibly or without their consent. There are two general categories of theft crimes, petty theft and grand theft. Petty theft is a relatively minor crime involving a smaller value of theft, but still presents a legal challenge to avoid a conviction. Grand theft involves much more serious charges and can include bodily harm. Below are just some of the types of theft crimes our office can skillfully represent you for:
- Insider trading
- Shoplifting
- Bad checks
- Juvenile theft crimes
- Petty theft
- Embezzlement
- Grand theft
- Grand theft auto
- Robbery
- Armed Robbery
- Carjacking
- Internet theft crimes
The consequences of a theft conviction can result in fines, probation, restitution and even jail or prison time. When facing these types of charges it is important to fight to minimize the charges or even obtain a dismissal, as a conviction could consequently affect your future in many ways. Attorney Scott D. Hughes is confident he can assist you with a strong defense regardless of what type of theft charges you are facing. Our viewpoint is to aggressively pursue a reduction of your charges if not an outright dismissal.
When facing charges for theft,
contact the Law Offices of Scott D. Hughes
for an aggressive and dedicated criminal defense lawyer.