At Fraiberg & Pernie, PLLC, our job is to look beyond our clients’ accusations and help them evade harsh sentences for varying degrees of theft. Whether you are being accused of stealing a car, robbery, or any other type of related charge, our attorneys are committed to doing whatever we can to preserve your innocence and/or lessen the severity of any penalties you’re subjected to. In the state of Michigan, there are several unique tiers of theft, including:
Misdemeanor Theft
Petty Theft/Larceny is the theft of any good or a service valued at $200 or less, and is punishable by up to more than 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.
Second-Degree Theft is the theft of any goods or services valued between $200 and $1000, and is punishable by up to one full year in jail as well as a significant fine of either $2000 or three times the value of the stolen item, whichever is more.
Felony Theft
Basic Felony Theft covers all felony theft charges for goods or services valued between $1000 and $20,000, and carries criminal penalties of fines and jail time. Felony theft offenders may face up to five years is prison and be responsible to paying a fine of up to $10,000, or three times the value of the stolen goods or services.
Second-Degree Felony Theft refers to the theft of any services or goods valued at more than $20,000. Offenders are likely to face as many as 10 years in prison as well as up to $15,000 in fines, or three times the stolen property’s value.
Prior Convictions
Prior theft convictions on your record can significantly affect your charges and sentencing. In most cases, your charges will be bumped up to the next tier, meaning even if you are picked up for stealing less than $200 worth of goods, if it is your second or third arrest you may face second-degree theft charges. The good news is, competent theft attorneys, like ours at Fraiberg & Pernie, PLLC, can help you avoid these worst-case scenarios.
Choosing the Right Legal Support
Our tremendous theft attorneys at Fraiberg & Pernie, PLLC, Matthew Fraiberg and Eric Pernie, have worked with thousands of clients over the years, successfully resolving thousands of cases. We’re more than confident we can assist you as you face your current legal challenges. In fact, we even offer adjustable payment plans to help make sure our extraordinary legal services are never out of your reach. All you have to do is give our theft attorneys at Fraiberg & Pernie, PLLC a chance.