Theft Crime Lawyer in Hinesville

Defending Against Theft Charges

The sooner you begin thinking about your defense, the more likely it will be able to hold up to the force and persistence of the prosecution. In almost every criminal case, there is a valid defense that can protect the defendant, or at least reduce their charges. Thinking outside of the box and revisiting every piece of evidence may be necessary to come to this conclusion.

Defenses our Hinesville criminal defense attorneys could potentially use include:

• Mistaken identity:Theft crime cases often involve victims who allege the theft occurred in the dark or in a split second. Positively identifying the culprit is nearly impossible. Without solid proof that establishes your identity beyond a reasonable doubt, you should not be convicted.
• Misunderstanding:A theft crime accusation involves the claim that someone took an item without the intention to return it. This may not have been the case at all and you may have earnestly believed you had the privilege to take a certain item to borrow it.
• False claims:When a theft crime involves money, as they often do, the evidence of it having existed in the first place is flimsy. No one tracks the serial numbers on their bills. How can it be shown that the currency you possess once belonged to someone else? In some situations, the accusations are nothing more than falsified claims that someone stole a monetary cache.