Theft Enhancements – Second Degree Felony
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If you have been charged with a crime of theft in the second degree, it is important to know what exactly you have been charged with. There are many different levels of theft crimes, and many different qualifications. Florida Statute 812 defines theft as a crime that occurs when someone obtains or uses the property of another person, and has the intent to deprive that person of their property or the benefits of their property. To put it in layman’s terms, when you’re accused of taking anything of value from someone.
We have offices in DeLand and Daytona Beach and help clients throughout Central Florida fight their criminal charges.
Now, how do you know what level of theft has been committed? Florida Statutes outline the qualifications for theft in the second degree, otherwise meaning a second degree felony theft crime. These qualifications are as follows:
- If the property stolen is valued at $20,000 or more, but less than $100,000
- The property stolen is cargo valued at less than $50,000 and has entered the stream of interstate of intrastate commerce
- The property stolen is emergency medical equipment, valued at $300 or more, that is taken from a facility, aircraft, or vehicle
- The property stolen is law enforcement equipment, valued at $300 or more, that is taken from an authorized emergency vehicle
If you are charged with a theft crime in the second degree and found guilty, you need to know the consequences that you will be facing. A conviction of this crime means a prison sentence of up to fifteen (15) years, and a fine of up to $10,000. Being convicted of a crime of this caliber will completely change your life. This is why you want someone on your side who is ready to fight for you. Attorney Matthew Thompson has years of experience, and has dealt with hundreds of theft cases. Having previously worked as a prosecutor, he brings knowledge to your case and the ability to prepare a defense crafted to your specific circumstances. Call our office today at (386) 280-4977 to schedule your free consultation with attorney Matthew Thompson.
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All Charges Dismissed Aggravated Battery on and Elderly Person
The Defendant and his wife allowed the wife’s elderly mother to come to their home and remove her personal items. During this time the mother began to yell obscenities and attacked E.B. Both parties tried to remove the mother from the home and prevent further physical violence. The mother contacted police and stated that she had been attacked. Attorney Thompson contacted the State Attorney’s Office and met with opposing counsel before charges were filed.
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No Criminal Charges Filed Public Assistance Fraud
Attorney Thompson and Client reviewed case and met with Department of Revenue investigators to explain the discrepancy. In doing so, the State determined that they would not seek criminal charges, but offered a repayment plan through non-judicial means.
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All Charges Dismissed Sexual Battery & Domestic Battery
Mr. Thompson took depositions of the victim showing that the victim was not truthful with police when she provided her statement as to what happened. Confronted victim with social media posts, bank records, and telephone records to show that she was not in the places that she stated she was during the time the alleged crime took place. Case 1 was dismissed and the Defendant pled to Case 2 and received two (2) years of prison and credit for fifteen (15) months in prison.
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Charges Reduced, Guidelines Waived, No Probation Failure to Register as a Career Criminal
The Client was arrested out of State for a warrant for failure to register as a career criminal. This violated his probation out of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Attorney Thompson was able to track the Client’s addresses and discovered that his landlord at the time lied to his probation officer about his renting an apartment because the landlord was not zoned to allow tenants. The State agreed to a time-served sentence for the time he spent in custody being transported to Florida.
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All Charges Dismissed Robbery
Attorney Thompson met with the Client soon after his arrest. It was clear that the person who was in the vehicle with the Client was the person guilty of committing the robbery and that the Client was more of a bystander. Attorney Thompson provided information to the State Attorney’s Office to separate the Client from the co-defendant. The information provided to the State resulted in all charges against the Defendant being dismissed.
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All Charges Dismissed Domestic Battery
Client and his husband were involved in a verbal argument. The alleged victim contacted police against the claiming that he threw a glass of milk on him. Under the law, this is considered a battery. Attorney Thompson represented the Client on both the criminal case and the injunction and both were dismissed.