I HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH A THEFT CRIME. NOW WHAT?
Crimes of theft can range from obtaining by false pretence, larceny or embezzlement. Under Arizona law it is unlawful for anyone to feloniously steal, take or carry away the personal property of another. Theft can also be the fraudulent appropriation of property entrusted to you, as well as defrauding a person of personal property, real property, money or labor by false or fraudulent representation or pretense. Theft would also include shoplifting.
IS SHOPLIFTING A FELONY OR A MISDEMEANOR IN ARIZONA?
Whether the state prosecutes a person for a felony depends on the nature of the allegation. Usually, if it is a first time theft allegation, the cut off for charging as a felony is $200, which is considered a class six felony. Of course, even if a theft or shoplifting allegation is a misdemeanor, it would be considered a crime of moral turpitude. That means a defendant is eligible for a jury trial in all circumstances.
CAN I FIGHT A THEFT AND SHOPLIFTING CHARGE? HOW?
Yes, you can fight it!
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