Defending Against Theft Offense Charges
When you have been charged with a theft crime, which is essentially stealing from another through deceitful means, you most likely have many questions. Will I go to jail? How will the charge impact my life? Will my family and friends find out? For answers you can trust, contact an experienced defense lawyer.
At the law office of Joel W. Anders, we represent clients charged with a range of theft crimes, including shoplifting and credit card theft. We diligently investigate, prepare and argue theft crime cases for clients in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding Maryland communities.
Major Penalties for "Minor" Crimes
Shoplifting, or retail theft, is a common charge among both minors and adults. Frequently, distracted shoppers accidentally forget to pay for items after trying on clothing in a dressing room or mistakenly leave a store with unpaid merchandise in a shopping cart, resulting in a shoplifting allegation. Although these incidents may appear minor, conviction for any theft crime will have permanent negative consequences.
Theft crimes are classified as crimes of moral turpitude. In addition to facing time behind bars and other immediate penalties, a theft conviction on your criminal record will limit your employment opportunities. It will render you unable to enter certain schools. A conviction can also impact your immigration status.
Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
Attorney Joel W. Anders will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding your criminal defense case. Taking into consideration your criminal history, the financial amount involved in the alleged theft and the potential for restitution, he will seek to either negotiate a plea on your behalf or fight your case in the courtroom. Our goal is to minimize the negative impact of the charge on your life.
Arrested for Theft? Fight Back With a Skilled Lawyer.
If you have been charged with a theft offense, we can help. Contact us online or call our office at 202-466-4334. We offer free initial consultations.
Our office is conveniently located one block from Farragut North on the Red Line and one block from Farragut West on the Blue and Orange Lines. Office hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday with evening and weekend hours available upon request. We accept all major credit cards.
