Theft

Our Olympia Theft Attorneys Will Defend Your Legal Rights

Theft is a broad term because there are many different situations that could incur this charge. With any theft conviction there will be lasting repercussions that include court-imposed punishment and the stigma of being labeled a thief. Our Olympia theft lawyers will protect your legal rights as you face a legal system that has zero compassion for Washington residents charged with theft. Our Olympia attorneys will fight to have your theft charges dropped, and if that isn't possible, seek to have the penalties reduced.

When a person takes property that doesn't belong to them, whether it is by force or other means, the crime is considered a theft. This charge may include crimes that involve fraud, robbery, shoplifting, and embezzlement, just to name a few. If a deadly weapon was used to commit the theft, or if a financial institution like a bank was the target, a conviction could be devastating.

First Degree Theft is charged when the value of the theft was more than $1,500, and the punishments include up to ten years in prison and $20,000 in fines. It is also considered a Class B felony. Second Degree Theft is the charge when the theft's value was between $750 and $1,500, with penalties that include up to five years in prison and $10,000 in fines. It is a Class B felony. Third Degree Theft is a gross misdemeanor charged when the value of the theft is less than $750. Punishment for a conviction include up to a year behind bars and fines totaling $5,000.

Defending a person against an Olympia theft charge is never easy. However, you can start getting answers to some of your most pressing questions by speaking with one of our Olympia theft attorneys as soon as possible. We will help you protect your rights, and do everything legally allowed to minimize the damage an Olympia theft conviction could cause.

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Many people accused of theft in Olympia have never been in trouble with the law, have no criminal record, and don't consider themselves a criminal in any way. Sometimes people simply make poor decisions, and this is why our Olympia theft attorneys believe that everybody deserves a second chance after they've made a mistake. In fact, we understand the importance of defending our client's reputation by acting as their personal advocate with the court and prosecutor.

The Olympia litigators at the Law Office of Jason S. Newcombe will use every legal tool at their disposal to protect your rights. With more than 20 years of collecting experience defending Olympia residents from theft charges, we have a working knowledge of the local courts and prosecutors.

You can have reliable legal representation and face your Olympia theft charges head-on by contacting our law office today. A conviction can derail your life, so allow our Olympia theft lawyers to aggressively pursue your interests and protect your legal rights.