Are you facing theft charges in Maryland? Do you know that some theft charges are misdemeanors and others are felonies? Do you know the full impact a shoplifting, theft, identity theft, retail theft or stolen property crime can have on all areas of your life? You absolutely need the help of a skilled and experienced Maryland theft defense lawyer to get you through this as Maryland theft laws are strict.
Please feel free to connect with Rockville Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Taylor by clicking here. Located minutes from the courthouse in Rockville, MD Mr.Taylor offers complimentary case reviews. Serving Anne Arundel County, Frederick County, Montgomery County & Prince George’s County, MD.
Types Of Theft In Maryland
The state of Maryland has several different crimes that fall into the theft category or can have theft charges associated with them. These are theft, retail theft, petty theft, shoplifting, identity theft, fraud, forgery, check floating, insurance fraud, workers’ compensation fraud, healthcare fraud, possession of stolen property, selling stolen property and embezzlement. All are serious and warrant the help of a MD criminal defense attorney.
Penalties For Theft Convictions In Maryland
According to Maryland theft laws the financial and legal consequences you face depend on what you stole and the value of the stolen merchandise or property. They can be either misdemeanor theft charges or felony theft charges.
- Petty Theft ($100 or less): Misdemeanor, up to 90 days jail and/or up to a $500 fine
- Misdemeanor Theft (between $100 and $1,000): Up to 18 months in jail and/or up to a $500 fine
- Felony Theft (between $1,000 and $10,000): Up to 10 yrs. in prison and/or up to a $10,000 fine
- Felony Theft (between $10,000 and $100,000): Up to 15 yrs. in prison and/or up to a $15,000 fine
- Felony Theft (more than $100,000): Up to 25 yrs. in prison and/or up to a $25,000 fine
Beating Maryland Shoplifting & Theft Charges
It is very difficult to ‘beat’ theft charges in Maryland. This is especially true if you attempt to represent yourself and choose not to retain a Maryland theft defense lawyer. The primary concern of our defense attorneys is to ideally get your theft charges dropped or dismissed. Your prior criminal history is a factor in getting criminal charges of any type dropped so this is not always possible. With that, you can rest assured that our attorneys will do everything in their power to minimize the administrative, financial and legal repercussions of your pending theft charges.
Contact Our Attorneys Who Know Maryland Theft Laws
To arrange a free case review with Silver Spring theft defense lawyer Michael Taylor please click here. From his office in Rockville, Maryland he gives free case reviews.
Serving the Annapolis, Bethesda, Bowie, College Park, Frederick, Glen Burnie, Laurel, Severna Park, Silver Spring, Upper Marlboro and Wheaton, Maryland.
