Theft Crime Lawyer in Knoxville, TN
Get Years of Theft Defense Experience on Your Side
After being charged with any type of theft crime, emotions of regret and
humiliation are likely just the start of what you will be feeling as the
judicial process begins. At the Law Office of Joseph A. Fanduzz, we can
help you eliminate some of the stressful aspects of your case so that
the focus can be on aggressively defending your freedom. Facing the charge
of theft will not be an easy experience, which is why you should obtain
the attentive and personalized assistance of our Knoxville theft defense lawyer.
If you are facing charges for a theft crime in Tennessee,
contact our Knoxville theft defense attorney to discuss your options today.
Have You Been Charged with Theft in Tennessee?
Theft offense cases, whether charged as misdemeanors or felonies, can be
very intense. The severity of your case will greatly depend on the amount
of goods or services that have been allegedly stolen. In the state of
Tennessee, theft crimes are considered misdemeanors if the amount of goods
stolen is $500 or less. Theft of an amount greater than $500 will be classified
as a felony.
Misdemeanor theft is punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in prison
and/or a fine of up to $2,5000. Felony theft penalties vary based on the
value of property or services that were stolen. On one end, a Class E
felony theft (where more than $500 was stolen, but less than $1,000) is
punishable by a prison term of 1-6 years and a fine of up to $3,000. On
the most severe end, a Class B felony theft (where the stolen property
was valued at $60,000 or more) is punishable by 8-30 years in prison and
a fine of up to $25,000.
Some of the most common theft crimes that our clients face include:
In some cases, white collar crimes are also classified as theft. Theft
of property involves knowingly obtaining or taking control of property
without the owner's consent. Theft of services refers to fraudulent
or deceptive practices that result from receiving services without paying
full value. Regardless of the charge you face, our Knoxville theft crime
attorney can fight for your freedom and create a strong defense strategy.
We can challenge the elements of the case and evidence submitted against
you by the prosecution using information gained from a detailed investigation
of our own.
What is the Penalty for Theft in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, the penalties for theft depend on the value of the property
or services that were stolen. Possible classifications and penalties for
theft in Tennessee include:
- Class A misdemeanor ($500 or less): punishable by up to a $2,500 fine and/or
up to 11 months and 29 days imprisonment
- Class E felony (over $500 and less than $1,000): punishable by up to a
$3,000 fine and one to six years imprisonment
- Class D felony ($1,000 or more and less than $10,000): punishable by up
to a $5,000 fine and two to 12 years imprisonment
- Class C felony ($10,000 or more but less than $60,000): punishable by up
to a $10,000 fine and three to 15 years imprisonment
- Class B felony (more than $60,000): punishable by up to a $25,000 fine
and eight to 30 years imprisonment
Facing charges for a theft crimes? Don't wait to get started.
Contact us today to arrange a free case evaluation.