Theft and Burglary Philadelphia Criminal Defense Lawyers

Theft and robbery are terms that describe the unlawful taking of someone’s property. Burglary is the crime of breaking into and entering a structure with the intent to commit a felony within, such as theft. There are variouss degrees of the crime of theft, based on the presence of people, and on whether a deadly weapon was used.

Theft by unlawful taking could involve using another person’s credit card, identity theft, theft by illegal use of a computer. It could also include:

  • Receiving stolen property, such as a stolen car.
  • Welfare fraud, where a person claims welfare benefits they are not entitled to receive.
  • Insurance fraud, where a person fails a fraudulent insurance claim. Just the filing of a fraudulent claim is considered insurance fraud. You do not have to receive any benefits. If you mail a fraudulent insurance claim, you could also be charged with mail fraud.

Theft and Burglary Charges in Pennsylvania

Potential defenses for a charge of theft or robbery may include insufficient evidence or factual innocence. Developing a successful defense to theft charges requires a three-fold approach. They are:

  1. Skilled Investigators
  2. Successful Pre-Trial Motions
  3. Trial Experience

These three vital components form the fabric a successful defense for you. Theft charges are serious allegations and we take them seriously.

If you’ve been charged with a theft crime in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, call Pennsylvania Criminal Defense, Inc. toll-free at (866) 535-2378. Speak with a Philadelphia theft defense attorney today. We offer a free initial consultation. Emergencies are handled 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.