They read like a laundry list—
- Embezzlement
- Extortion
- Robbery
- Home invasion
- Retail fraud (shoplifting)
- Larceny
- Malicious destruction of property (vandalism)
- Joyriding
- Unlawfully driving away an automobile
- Arson
- Forgery/fraud
- Trespassing
All these offenses—and many more—fall under the heading “Theft Offenses” or “Property Crimes.” Many of them can be charged as either felonies or misdemeanors, depending upon the value of the property taken or destroyed. Many of them can result in incarceration—some of them require it. And, perhaps most important, prosecutors overcharge many theft offenses.
If you have been charged with one of these offenses, we can help you. We have successfully represented businesspersons charged in complex embezzlement schemes. We have helped students charged with simple retail fraud, helping clear their record so they could move onto their chosen profession. We have defended persons accused of robbery, saving them multiple years in prison. We have defended arson charges, and are familiar with complex fire and insurance investigations.
In all, we have helped many people charged with these offenses, and can help you as well. Theft offenses carry a stigma that can follow you around the rest of your life. After all, who wants to hire someone charged with a larceny conviction on his/her record? You should choose attorneys who know these laws, keep current on changes in the statutes, and who have a proven track record of helping people similarly situated.
Expungement of record
If you would like to “erase” or expunge a criminal conviction from your record, we can certainly assist you. Generally, you must wait a period of time to attempt an expungement, and you must prove that your record has remained virtually spotless. Unfortunately, some offenses (OWI, traffic offenses, capital offenses, etc.) are not eligible for expungement. The laws and procedures for expungements change frequently and we are happy to answer your questions about them.
Appeals
Wrongfully convicted? Believe evidence was used against you improperly? Feel as though your trial attorney did not properly use evidence of your innocence? If so, we will listen to your case and either take on your appeal or refer you to competent counsel. Either way, if you feel an appeal is in your best interest, please call our office for a consultation.
Contact Simon & Geherin, PLLC
To learn how we can represent you, please call us to arrange a free consultation and case evaluation at 734-997-0870, or click here to contact us now.
