Morristown Theft Crime Lawyer
Looking at the Penalties
If you have been charged with a theft crime in Morristown, Knoxville, Knox
County, or Hamblen County, then you could face serious penalties if you
are convicted, depending on the specifics of the crime for which you are
charged. Each category of theft has different penalties, robbery and burglary
may have other enhancements.
If you are charged with theft of property or services valued at $500 or
less then you will be charged with a class A misdemeanor which has a jail
sentence of no more than 11 months, 29 days and/or a fine of up to $2,500.
If you are charged with theft of property or services valued at $60,000
or more then you will be charged with a class B felony which carries a
prison sentence of 8 to 30 years and/or a fine of up to $50,000.
There are several different categories of theft crimes:
- Petty theft
- shoplifting
- Grand theft
- Robbery
- Burglary
It is imperative that you speak with a qualified
Morristown criminal defense attorney right away if you have been accused of theft in Hamblen County. Only a
knowledgeable and understanding legal representative can work with you
to figure out the best possible defense for your charges.
Help From a Qualified Firm
As you can see, the penalties for theft crimes can be extremely severe.
If you are charged with shoplifting, we understand the difficulties you
may be facing. At
The Bowlin Law Firm
you are innocent until proven guilty. We understand that a mistake can be made; we have represented numerous
individuals who have been charged with shoplifting because they negligently
forgot to pay for an item. You could also be charged with shoplifting
if you were with an individual who actually committed the crime.
Our firm has the skill and experience that you will need on your side in
order to maximize your chances of a favorable outcome of your case in
court if you choose to work with us. We have successfully represented
numerous individuals in the past who have been charged with various crimes.
Do not hesitate to
contact our firm to retain our skillful legal services in your case.