The Law Offices of Andrea M. Kolski provides grand theft defense in The Woodlands, Texas. Call 832-381-3430 to schedule a consultation.
Whether you’ve made a mistake or you’re wrongly accused, grand theft charges require a highly skilled criminal defense attorney with the experience to fight for your best interests. Attorney Andrea M. Kolski has nearly 20 years of experience in criminal defense, including grand theft defense.
Per Texas law, grand theft is a term used to describe theft involving cash or goods valuing more than $500. A situation is considered theft if property was taken without the owner’s consent or property was stolen and then given to someone else who had knowledge that it was stolen.
Because there is a higher dollar amount involved, defendants face higher penalties if convicted of grand theft. A grand theft charge can be either a high-level misdemeanor or a felony.
Misdemeanor grand theft is a charge brought when the stolen property was worth more than $500, but less than $1,500. This is considered a Class A misdemeanor, which means that if you are convicted, you could be sentenced to a maximum of one year in jail and fined up to $4,000.
Felony grand theft occurs when the property stolen is valued at more than $1,500. Felony grand theft is further broken down into three categories:
Property stolen was worth between $1,500 and $100,000. The maximum sentence is 10 years in prison, with up to $10,000 in fines.
Property stolen was worth between $100,000 and $200,000. The maximum sentence is 20 years in prison, with up to $10,000 in fines.
Property stolen was worth more than $200,000. The maximum sentence is 99 years in prison, with up to $10,000 in fines.
Should you be convicted, you will have a permanent criminal record, which may make it difficult for you to find a job, volunteer, or rent a home. Anyone who performs a background check on you will see that you’ve been convicted of a crime of trust, which is why it’s important to hire the best grand theft defense attorney you can find to defend your name so you can move forward with your life.
Attorney Andrea M. Kolski has the skills to help you navigate the court process and will fight aggressively for your rights. Criminal law is complicated and confusing, and most defendants feel emotional and overwhelmed as they face their charges. When you choose our practice to represent you, you’ll get an experienced, compassionate criminal law attorney who will exhaust every option to clear your name.
If you need an experienced criminal lawyer in The Woodlands to represent you in a grand theft case, contact The Law Offices of Andrea M. Kolski at 832-381-3430 to schedule a consultation.