Melbourne and Brevard County Criminal Defense Attorney
Have you been arrested for a theft crime in Melbourne or anywhere in Brevard County, FL? If so, you should know that a conviction for a theft or property crime can have damaging effects on your life and reputation. Theft crimes can greatly impact future employment and future business opportunities. Hiring an experienced Melbourne criminal defense lawyer is your best protection against these serious charges. With over 60 years of experience, the attorneys at the Canina Law Firm have defended those charged with all types of misdemeanor and felony theft related crimes, including:
According to Florida law, “A person commits theft if he or she knowingly obtains or uses, or endeavors to obtain or to use, the property of another with intent to, either temporarily or permanently: (a) deprive the other person of a right to the property or a benefit from the property, or (b) appropriate the property to his or her own use or to the use of any person not entitled to use the property.” Based on the value of the property and the type of property stolen, the severity of a theft offense can range anywhere from a second degree misdemeanor to a first degree felony. Aggravating factors can significantly increase potential punishments. Penalties for a theft conviction can include long prison terms, jail time, probation, and restitution payments to the victim.
The Canina Law Firm proudly defends all residents of Brevard County and all cities and towns along Florida’s Space Coast including: Melbourne, Viera, Suntree, West Melbourne, Melbourne Village, Palm Shores, Palm Bay, Rockledge, Merritt Island, Titusville, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, Satellite Beach, Grant, Valkaria, Micco, Barefoot Bay, Scottsmoor, Mims, and Sebastian, as well as neighboring Volusia County, Seminole County, Orange County, Osceola County, and Indian River County, FL.
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