Theft Crimes
In New York State, crimes involving theft are classified in a variety of ways (petit larceny v. grand larceny (first, second, third, and fourth degrees) v. robbery (first, second, and third degrees) v. burglary (first, second, and third degrees)). Often times an overzealous prosecutor will inflate or overcharge a crime and the result is to scare an accused into believing they committed a far more serious crime. How a theft is alleged to have been committed (from a person, from a home, with force, with a weapon, by trick or fraud, etc.) is a crucial consideration in determining the proper crime to charge as well as the potential penalty. For example, the crime of robbery always includes an element of forcible stealing which makes any degree of robbery a felony, whereas certain larceny offenses (simply taking without force the property of another without permission) may only be misdemeanor. We have successfully argued for the reduction of dozens of violent felony crime allegations to both nonviolent and misdemeanor charges.
Frequently Litigated Theft Crimes
- Larceny (Grand and Petit)
- Robbery
- Burglary
- Possession of Stolen Property
It is crucial to have attorneys who understand the nuances of the criminal law in the area of theft crimes and who have mastered the statutes in order to create the most favorable results for their clients. Cohen & Forman brings a wealth of experience and energy to each and every case in creating the best possible results for clients accused of crimes involving theft. Call us for a consultation today.
