North Carolina Theft Lawyer

In North Carolina, theft, or larceny, is defined as the unlawful taking of property that belongs to another person with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the stolen property. Theft crimes are often considered larceny and may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or felony based on the nature and details of the crime. 

The trusted theft lawyers at King Law have the knowledge to help clients defend against various different theft or larceny charges including:

• Misdemeanor Concealment: This type of charge is often charged as a class 3 misdemeanor for those who are first-time offenders and a class 2 misdemeanor if it is a second offense. Examples of misdemeanor concealment include shoplifting or retail theft. 
• Misdemeanor Larceny: A person who has been accused of stealing property that has a value of $1,000 or less will likely be charged with misdemeanor larceny. This is considered a class 1 misdemeanor in most cases and the accused party may face up to 45 days in jail if it is their first offense. 
• Felony Larceny: If the theft was committed as a robbery or burglary, felony charges are almost always automatic. If the value of the stolen property is over $1,000 then the accused party will be charged with a class H felony. The charge may be more severe if the stolen property includes a firearm or an explosive. 

If you have been charged with any type of felony or larceny crime, you may be feeling like the entire criminal justice system is against you. However, the theft lawyers at King Law are here to help by providing you with the dedicated representation you deserve. 

There are many different types of theft crimes, all of which vary in severity. If you have been charged with a theft crime, you may be facing serious penalties. The most common theft crimes include:

• Petit Theft: A person charged with this type of crime will be charged with a misdemeanor and will have taken property valued at less than $1,000.
• Grand Theft: Depending on the nature of the crime, a person who has committed grand theft may be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. 
• Robbery: This is a type of theft that enacts the use of violence, intimidation, or threats to obtain the stolen property. 
• Armed Robbery: When a deadly weapon like a gun or knife is used during a theft crime, this is referred to as armed robbery. This type of theft crime often results in harsh penalties due to its violent nature. 
• Embezzlement: This type of theft is the theft of assets by a person or entity who was trusted to keep those assets safe for a specific use. 
• Fraud: This is the stealing of property by convincing the victim to surrender their money or other assets under false pretenses. 

Whether you have been charged with a minor or severe theft crime, the skilled theft lawyers at King Law can help you build a strong defense.

After being charged with a theft crime in North Carolina, you may be facing serious penalties that can affect your ability to live life as you did prior to your arrest. Some common penalties for theft crimes are:

• Costly fines
• Probation
• Jail time
• Prison time

Being convicted of a theft crime can make it difficult for you to find a job, rent a home or car, and may affect your relationship with friends and family.