Fort Worth Theft Attorney

If you are accused of the crime of theft, then the potential consequences and penalties you may be facing will depend on several factors. The type of theft you are charged with, the value of the property you are accused of taking, whether a weapon was used, whether any assault was committed, and other matters will all seriously impact on the severity of repercussions you could be dealing with if convicted.

When facing any sort of criminal accusation you could be looking at some serious consequences and effects on your life if you should be found guilty, and in all of these matters you should offer a strong defense. The first thing you should do is get qualified and experienced legal representation, in the North Texas and Fort Worth area The Goolsby Law Firm can help to defend you no matter what criminal accusation you may be facing. As a prior trial attorney with the District attorney’s office Mike Goolsby has insider experience of exactly how the criminal trial system works in this area and will use this to fight for your rights.

If you are charged with theft then you could be facing several possible outcomes. If convicted you will be looking at time in jail, possible probation, community service, and be required to pay restitution to the victim, and pay legal fees. The length of time in jail or probation or other consequences will depend on many factors, including your prior criminal history, the value of the property taken, and specific circumstances that occurred in the crime you are accused of. It could be charged as a misdemeanor or felony and theft often leads to the toughest jail sentences of any kind of offense. In addition to the criminal consequences you can also face a civil suit that can be brought by the victim against you.

An experienced criminal trial attorney like Mike Goolsby is essential to help you lessen any penalties or fines and could save you a considerable amount of money in a theft case. You are entitled to have your attorney present during any questioning by police, do not put your future in the hands of an overworked public defender, experience representation can help challenge matters such as value of property taken, use of a weapon, and other evidence to minimize the possible consequences you can be facing. This can often mean the difference between misdemeanor or felony charges, or in some circumstances if charges or even filed in the first place.

Even after you have served any sentence the consequences of a conviction can linger for a considerable period of time. Your criminal record can stop you from getting employment, renting property, getting finance, owning a gun, holding certain professional licenses, and can, if you are not a US citizen, result in you being deported or having citizenship refused.

If you are accused of theft in the Fort Worth or North Texas area then protect yourself by contacting The Goolsby Law Firm. Attorney Mike Goolsby will fight for your rights and investigate all evidence against you to help you to get the outcome you desire. Call for a completely free consultation today where you can discuss your case in the strictest confidence, our complete discretion is assured at all times.