THEFT/ROBBERY/BURGLARY

Theft and robbery are terms that describe the crime of taking the property or services of another without consent.

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Under most statutes, theft encompasses the crimes of larceny, robbery, and burglary. Larceny is the crime of taking and carrying away the goods of another with intent to steal. Grand larceny, or larceny of property of substantial value, is a felony, whereas petty larceny, or larceny of less valuable property, is a misdemeanor. The same principle applies to grand theft and petty theft, which need not necessarily involve the "carrying away" of property and may include the theft of services.

Burglary is the crime of breaking into and entering a structure with the intent to commit a felony within. It is one of several crimes in the general category of theft. Some state statutes specify degrees of burglary based on when and where the crime occurred, the presence of people, and the use (or non-use) of a deadly weapon.

If you or someone you know is being accused of theft, you or that person may be potentially facing:

Probation
Incarceration
Parole
Fines and/or restitution
Court enforced counseling
Other sentences

The outcome of your case will depend not only on the legal ability of your attorney but also on external factors such us your criminal record (prior convictions), current criminal status (parole or probation), and the jury feelings and thoughts towards these types of crimes among many others.

On the other hand, important factors such as insufficient evidence or claiming insanity might be part of an effective criminal defense strategy.

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