Theft

Theft

What is a theft crime?
A theft crime is a criminal act of taking another individual’s personal property without the individual’s consent. In the state of Washington, these crimes are classified as misdemeanor or felony theft (for any theft over $250 or for something stolen directly from an individual). Many larger theft crimes are considered felony theft in Washington, which means that the offender can be sentenced with over a year of jail time if convicted.

Frequently Committed Theft Crimes
Frequently committed theft crimes include: shoplifting, carjacking, burglary, robbery, armed robbery, credit card fraud, identity theft, vehicular theft, embezzlement, possession of stolen property, larceny, theft in the first, second or third degree, taking of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen vehicle, obscuring the identity of a machine, making or possessing motor vehicle theft tools, theft of livestock, theft of rental property, theft of subscription television services, theft of telecommunications services, theft of a firearm, organized retail theft, financial fraud, unlawful possession, production of payment instruments, unlawful issuance of bank checks, money laundering, retail theft and identify theft.

Washington State Theft Crime Legal Penalties Once a person is convicted of theft, he/she may be punished with:

  • Imprisonment, jail time, electronic home monitoring/detention, work release
  • Fines
  • Restitution – paying back theft victims
  • Community service
  • Probation
  • Counseling

Theft crime charges and the legal penalties will depend upon the type of crime committed and the value of the property stolen. If the defendant is a repeat offender, he/she may be subject to enhanced criminal charges and a longer jail sentence.

Due to the life-altering legal consequences that are involved, it is always in a person’s best interest to obtain the services of a theft attorney in Seattle, Washington who has the legal background and knowledge it takes to successfully fight theft crime charges. Kannin Law can vigorously defend you in your Washington shoplifting, auto theft or other theft case and ensure that your rights have not been violated.

Hiring an Experienced Theft Crimes Attorney
Kannin Law Firm P.S. is a criminal defense law firm that has been helping clients throughout the state contest their criminal charges and obtain superior results for years. Our skilled attorneys have many years of collective courtroom experience and we are fully prepared to undertake our clients’ cases. When we work with our clients, we do everything possible to make sure that they receive the attention, resources and dedicated legal counsel that they deserve. If you have been charged with shop lifting, we can assist you in the event you must face a criminal theft trial.

Serving all of Washington State
For our clients’ convenience, we are in the vicinity of courthouses in Seattle, Southcenter, Shoreline, SeaTac, Burien, Des Moines, Redmond, Tacoma, Lynnwood, Tukwila, Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Bellevue, Newcastle, Redmond, Everett, Bremerton, and Factoria. We represent clients from King, Pierce, Kitsap and Snohomish counties, as well as all areas of Washington State. We are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you have been charged with a theft crime, call Kannin Law Firm P.S. at 206.257.7950. Should you need a shop-lifting lawyer, we can help. We’ll evaluate your case and advise you of your legal rights and obligations.