Shoplifting, Larceny or Burglary Charges
Theft offenses are crimes of opportunity, sometimes driven by impulse or peer pressure. While the person may take steps to avoid getting caught, the consequences of an actual arrest and conviction are rarely part of the thought process.
If you or your son or daughter is accused of stealing or burglary, I can stand between you and the authorities to avoid a criminal record and protect against the harshest consequences. One mistake should not ruin a young person's future. Contact me immediately to learn how I can help in a free consultation.
I am David G. Moore, a Kalamazoo criminal defense lawyer serving Southwest Michigan. I have represented adults, college students and juveniles accused of theft offenses.
Kalamazoo Theft Defense Lawyer
Youths and young adults often do not realize the criminal and collateral consequences of property crimes. Jail is a possibility, along with fines, probation, community service and restitution. The misdemeanor or felony conviction can also affect college enrollment and scholarships, career paths and employment, security clearances and other facets of life fare into the future.
I have defended clients on the full spectrum of theft offenses:
- Shoplifting or petty larceny
- Retail fraud (changing price stickers, removing anti-shoplifting devices, etc.)
- Employee theft
- Grand larceny/felony theft
- Auto theft/unauthorized use
- Check fraud/credit card fraud
- Breaking into a car
- Burglary or a home or business
- Simple robbery (theft by force or threat)
Michigan Retail Fraud Lawyer
There are provisions under Michigan law to prevent shoplifting and theft charges from staining a person's record. I will make every effort to avoid a conviction and jail, or to work out a plea to lesser charges, such as downgrading felony theft to a misdemeanor.
For a free consultation with an experienced defense attorney, call today at 269-216-4573 or 888-527-6768, or e-mail me and I will respond soon.
