Top Boca Raton, FL Grand Theft Lawyers Near You
Proven Record of Trial Successes from DUI to Double Homicide
Se Habla Español
Free Consultation
Virtual Appointments
Charged With a Crime? We Will Aggressively Protect Your Rights and Future. Former Prosecutor. Call 24/7. Free Consultation.
Free Consultation
Attorney Gabriel Will Guide You On The Right Course Of Action To Protect Your Reputation And Future. Over 30 Years Of Experience
Free Consultation
Virtual Appointments
Our Firm has the Diligence and Stamina to Fight for You, Even in Serious Criminal Cases. We Pay Attention to the Details!
Free Consultation
Top-Rated LOCAL Criminal Defense. 150+ Yrs Combined Experience. A+ BBB, Super Lawyers, Superb 10 AVVO, Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
Se Habla Español
Free Consultation
350 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1440, Las Olas Centre II, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-4211
303 SW 6th Street, Penthouse West, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
499 NW 70th Ave, Suite 116, Plantation, FL 33317
5100 Town Center Cir, Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33486
777 South Flagler Drive, Suite 1700 West Tower, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
2400 E Commercial Blvd, Suite 1100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
2424 N Federal Hwy, Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL 33431
7351 Wiles road, Suite 101, Coral Springs, FL 33067
66 W. Flager Street, Suite 600, Miami, FL 33130
2300 Glades Rd, Suite 200W, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Courthouse Center, 40 Northwest 3rd Street, Suite 200, Miami, FL 33128
250 S. Australian Ave, Suite 1000, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
1401 Brickell Avenue, Suite 910, Miami, FL 33131
550 Biltmore Way, Suite 780, Coral Gables, FL 33134
350 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1750, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
413 SE 18th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
222 Lakeview Avenue, Suite 500, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
916 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
6505 Blue Lagoon Dr, Suite 105, Miami, FL 33126
555 NE 15th Street, Penthouse A, Miami, FL 33132
10501 SW 88th St, Suite A-102, Miami, FL 33176
2465 Mercer Ave, #206, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
355 Alhambra Circle, Suite 1250, Coral Gables, FL 33134
888 South Andrews Avenue, Suite 201, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
500 S Australian Ave, Suite 1000, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Boca Raton Grand Theft Information
Lead Counsel independently verifies Grand Theft attorneys in Boca Raton and checks their standing with Florida bar associations.
Our Verification Process and Criteria
Ample Experience
Attorneys must meet stringent qualifications and prove they practice in the area of law they’re verified in.Good Standing
Be in good standing with their bar associations and maintain a clean disciplinary record.Annual Review
Submit to an annual review to retain their Lead Counsel Verified status.Client Commitment
Pledge to follow the highest quality client service and ethical standards.
The Crime of Grand Theft
Grand theft is an escalated version of larceny or theft. What aggravates the severity of the crime and the penalties is the value of the property stolen. If you are convicted of grand theft you can be punished by a fine and incarceration. Actual penalties will vary by state law and the particulars of the theft crime committed.
What Is Considered Grand Theft?
Grand theft is generally distinguished from the lesser variation of the same offense (theft or petty theft) in terms of the value of the goods/money being stolen. The threshold for an incident of theft being escalated to grand theft is determined at the state level and ranges from about $500 to $1,000.
However, there are exceptions. Regardless of the monetary value of the object(s) being stolen, theft charges can be enhanced to grand theft charges if a firearm or vehicle is part of the theft.
What Is the Difference Between Grand Larceny and Grand Theft?
Grand larceny and grand theft may mean the same thing. In fact, many states simply use one or the other term interchangeably.
Theft is, generally speaking, a broader category of offense. Identity theft and intellectual property theft are examples. However, larceny concerns itself with the theft of personal property, making this offense slightly more narrow in its description than theft more broadly.
Whether the crime is called grand larceny or grand theft, the meaning of the charges and their severity remains largely the same.
Is Grand Theft a Felony or a Misdemeanor?
Grand theft is more likely to be charged as a felony than as a misdemeanor, but recent changes to many state laws have allowed for discretion in this matter. In states, for example, grand theft is a “wobbler” offense, meaning that any such incident meeting the threshold for grand theft within the state (set at a sum value of $950 or more) could be charged as either a felony or as a misdemeanor.
By contrast, in other states, grand theft is always considered to be a felony, ranging in severity from a third-degree felony offense to a first-degree felony offense.
Can You Go to Jail for Grand Theft in Florida?
Even misdemeanor charges of grand theft, or grand theft auto, can result in a year behind bars for those found guilty. Felony charges are more likely to result in a lengthier prison term ranging from one to 30 years, depending on the severity of the offense and whether the charges were classified as first, second or third-degree felonies.
In some cases, particularly in instances where a grand theft charge is filed as a misdemeanor, it may be possible to negotiate with the prosecution in order to avoid a jail sentence. The importance of securing professional and experienced legal representation cannot be understated if you are facing charges related to grand theft, and a skilled criminal defense attorney can substantially reduce the chances of facing a conviction.
Youth offenders are typically also exempt from jail terms.
What Are the Possible Punishments for Grand Theft?
Grand theft charges, and their related sentences for those found guilty of the offense, vary greatly depending on the jurisdiction the case is tried within.
To illustrate one end of the sentencing spectrum, some states allow for a maximum penalty of 30 years imprisonment in response to a conviction on first-degree felony charges (called for when property worth $100,000 or more is stolen). Second-degree grand theft (charged when property worth more than $20,000 but less than $100,000 is stolen) can result in up to 15 years of incarceration — or 15 years of probation — in the same state, while a first-degree grand theft conviction (theft over $750 but under $20,000) calls for up to five years behind bars or a five year probation period.
In other states, by contrast, a grand theft charge can be issued as a misdemeanor. If found guilty of misdemeanor grand theft in state court, offenders could face up to one year in county jail. If convicted of a felony grand theft charge, guilty parties could spend up to three years in county jail before penalty enhancements. The maximum penalty enhancement possible is an additional four years in jail and is possible if the sum value of the goods stolen exceeds $3.2 million.
Were You Charged With Grand Theft?
If you have been charged with grand theft you are facing a serious charge. Grand theft is a felony punishable by years in prison if you are convicted. Call a lawyer skilled in criminal defense and get representation. Your attorney can arrange bail and help protect your legal rights.