Minnesota Theft Crimes Defense Attorney

Theft, generally speaking, is the act of intentionally taking property or services of another person with intent to permanently deprive the owner of possession of the property services without their consent or authorization. Theft crimes are classified as misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony level offenses. The level of offense often is determined by the value of property or services stolen, as well as, whether the theft involved a firearm, vehicle, explosive, and other dangerous items.

Common theft crimes include, but are not limited to:

  • Misuse of a credit card;
  • Shoplifting & possession of shoplifting gear;
  • Misuse of public assistance/welfare;
  • Check fraud & check forgery;
  • Embezzlement;
  • Identity theft;
  • Misappropriation of cable or satellite services;
  • False representation;
  • Other similar acts.

Identity Theft

Identity theft or ID theft is now in the news more than ever. With advances in technology and more and more personal information being stored and transmitted over the internet, ID theft is on the rise. The Federal Trade Commission estimates nearly 9 million people have their identities stolen every year. County Attorney Offices’ now have specialized prosecution teams consisting of forensic experts in place to aggressively go after and prosecute people committing ID theft. Common ID theft crimes include: credit card fraud, computer and internet identity theft, utility identity theft, bank related identity theft, and social security identity theft.

Penalties

As mentioned above, theft crimes penalties range in severity depending on the property or services alleged to have been stolen. Penalties include, but are not limited to: mandatory prison time, local jail time, theft related counseling, community service, sentence-to-service, large fines and fees, and restitution.

In addition to criminal consequences, a person convicted of a theft crime will likely face difficulty finding employment, securing loans and financial aid, as well as, credit problems throughout their life.

If you, or someone you know, have been charged with a theft crime in Minnesota, you need to hire the services of a qualified, passionate and knowledgeable Minnesota criminal defense attorney who will be your voice in the criminal justice system – ensuring your valuable rights are being protected. Theft crimes cases can be complicated. You cannot afford to be without great legal representation.

Take Action Now

At the Law Offices of William K. Bulmer II, we have the experience to handle your theft crime case. We will provide you the sound legal guidance and counsel you need to fight your case. Call our Law Office today for a FREE, no obligation consultation at 612-384-7003.