Aggressive, Resourceful Defense Against Theft Charges
In Virginia, it does not take much to make a property crime a felony, and all felonies can carry harsh consequences including major fines and lengthy jail or prison time. This is what you may be dealing with if charged with shoplifting goods valued over $200, for example.
Both attorneys at Anderson & Mulrine, PLLC, in Leesburg, Virginia, are former Loudoun County prosecutors who know and understand our laws and the courts extremely well. We have dealt with nearly every conceivable property crime, and our track record includes effective defense of juveniles and immigrants, laborers, professionals, bank presidents and CEOs. For counsel and representation you can trust, please contact us today. If you communicate best in Spanish or another language, we will call on an interpreter to help.
Shoplifting, Larceny or Burglary — Identity Theft, Fraud or Embezzlement — Other Property Crimes
Our deep experience handling property crimes — from both prosecution and defense perspectives — can be invaluable if you are charged with offenses such as:
- Shoplifting or petty larceny
- Burglary, grand larceny or auto theft
- Destruction of private or public property
- Passing bad checks or improperly using a credit card or other financial instrument
- A white collar crime such as embezzlement, fraud or forgery of public records
- An Internet crime such as identity theft, credit card fraud or participation in a scam
Identifying the Best Strategy and Approach, Based on Your Individual Priorities
Unfortunately, some criminal defense lawyers may simply appear in court and encourage you to plead guilty — leaving you open to unanticipated life-changing consequences such as loss of your security clearance or green card. One of our strengths is the commitment to taking your personal circumstances into account. This can be especially important in theft cases because even a misdemeanor conviction could cost you the clearance you need for your job or the immigration status you have worked hard to obtain.
We want to hear your story, help you make decisions about how to plead and proceed based on solid information, and get you through a tough situation with your life as intact as possible. Whatever criminal charge you are facing, and regardless of whether you know you made a mistake or have been falsely accused, please contact us for a free initial consultation.
