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Panama City Theft Crime Lawyer
Experienced Defense Against Theft Crimes in Florida
The criminal offense of theft carries not only the potential sanctions of jail, fines, restitution, and probation but also the stigma associated with having a robbery, “a crime of dishonesty,” on your criminal record. A theft on your criminal record can affect everything from your career and educational opportunities to whether a landlord will refuse a rental contract. Early intervention may determine whether a theft charge will be prosecuted. This is especially true in a theft case. Panama City theft crimes defense lawyer Rusty Shepard handles theft allegations pre-charge and after the charges have been filed in court.
Are you facing theft charges in Florida? Call Shepard Law today at (850) 290-2505 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with our theft crime attorney in Panama City!
Panama City Theft Crime Report
Theft crimes are very common both in the Panama City area and statewide. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement reports that, acts of larceny occurred once every minute in 2011, a burglary was committed every three minutes, and a car was stolen every thirteen minutes.
There were 5,472 larceny offenses in Bay County last year, a figure which includes crimes such as:
- Grand theft
- Shoplifting
- Stealing bicycles
- Theft from buildings
- Theft of auto parts
The most common type of theft was theft from a motor vehicle (a.k.a. grand theft auto). Burglary was also widespread, with a total of 1,646 offenses in the Panama City area. FDLE estimates the value of goods stolen in Bay County in 2011 alone to be $7,833,766.
Start Your Defense With our theft crime attorney today
There are many ways to fight theft charges, but the key is getting started immediately after the arrest. If the case is still under investigation and you are wanted for questioning regarding a theft, it is essential to remember that the state will be required to prove the charge against you and that you are presumed innocent. The most accessible way for the state to confirm the charge is for the accused to make a statement that can either be proven false or lead to a confession. Before questioning, it is highly recommended that you confer with a lawyer who will advise you on the “pros” and “cons” of giving a statement, given the circumstances surrounding the case.
Many theft cases are successfully defended by showing the accused had reason to believe that he or she had been given permission to take the item or that the accused was wrongfully identified as a suspect. Often, even if the state can prove the charge, there may be ways to avoid criminal prosecution (through pre-trial intervention, “PTI”).
Contact Shepard Law today to schedule a FREE confidential consultation with our theft crime Lawyer in Panama City!
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“Rusty is very personable and accommodating. He made himself available on short notice and met with me after hours. He told me not to worry and got everything dismissed in court this morning! Thank you Rusty and Lisa!!!”- Lauren
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“Mr. Shepard and his staff are amazing! They went above and beyond to help me. I would not want anyone else on my team! I am young and despite that, he made sure that the judge saw me as a person and not just a young person. He and his office even spent extra time with me and attended to every single thousand question that I had. They could not get a better rating 10 stars!!”- Jessica
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“Shepard Law is truly one of a kind!!! Their team of attorneys and support staff knows criminal law inside and out. They will take a case to trial with no fear and are a force to be seen in the courtroom!!!! They are compassionate and make their clients feel supported every single step of the way. They are flexible with payment options, which allows everyone to be able to receive TOP QUALITY representation. I would absolutely recommend Shepherd Law to any of my friends or family members without hesitation.”- Vanessa M.
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“Shepard Law is truly one of a kind!!! Their team of attorneys and support staff knows criminal law inside and out. They will take a case to trial with no fear and are a force to be seen in the courtroom!!!! They are compassionate and make their clients feel supported every single step of the way. They are flexible with payment options, which allows everyone to be able to receive TOP QUALITY representation. I would absolutely recommend Shepherd Law to any of my friends or family members without hesitation.”- Vanessa M.
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“My wife and I found out on a Monday that we needed a Defense Attorney on Tuesday for a family situation. I called the office and Megan quickly contacted Rusty and he reassured us that he would be at court on Tuesday and he would take care of everything. Those words were the most comforting we've heard as this came up not long after Hurricane Michael. Rusty and his office has no idea how much he helped us and how much we appreciate their quick response. Thank you will never cover how much you guys mean to us.”- Craig E.