Grand larceny, commonly referred to as grand theft, is a serious theft offense which could ultimately ruin your career and reputation if convicted, not to mention the limitations to your freedom. The attorneys of Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC have one primary objective, that is, to prevent charges being filed against you when possible, or secure a dismissal of the charges should the case proceed to court. Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC attorneys have successfully handled countless criminal trials and are known for taking on high-profile cases.
Common Types of Grand Larceny or Grand Theft In New Jersey
Our attorneys have experience and reputation in handling grand larceny cases that include the theft of the following:
Vehicles
Firearms
Jewelry
These items are often linked with grand theft because their value typically exceeds the limits for petty theft.
New Jersey Criminal Penalties for Grand Larceny
Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC’s highly qualified New Jersey criminal lawyers have several effective defenses at their disposal. In order to be charged with larceny, you must not only have the property, you must move it from its original location and have control over it.
Defenses which may be appropriate include:
not having the intentions of stealing
having been falsely framed
actually having permission to the property by the property owner
that the property you are accused of stealing was indeed yours.
Even though the evidence against you may seem insurmountable, our skilled and exceptionally experienced attorneys at Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC can determine the best way to fight the charges and protect you from serious criminal penalties.
Case Study
Felony Charges Dismissed
The attorneys at of the Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC were able to convince the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office to dismiss the third degree crime (felony) and remand the case to the Municipal Court with a lower charge as a disorderly person’s defense (misdemeanor).
The Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC attorneys establish mitigation by delving deeply into the facts of the charges and into the client’s background. At times, some people steal due to mental disorders such as kleptomania. Some teenagers steal due to peer pressure. While some people steal to maintain a drug addiction culture. Still, others steal because they have no other way to financially sustain themselves. Our attorneys seek to explain our clients’ story to the prosecution in a persuasive way to pursue:
Our New Jersey theft attorneys will strive to show how access to educational opportunities, vocational training, social services, drug treatment and mental health treatment can reduce the likelihood of a future offense and convince the prosecutor to offer a favorable outcome.
Grand larceny or grand theft charges can be difficult to defend in a court of law and therefore it is important to have experienced and savvy legal representation that can help you gather and sort through the evidence of your case. If you have been accused of grand larceny in New Jersey, contact Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC today and we will be more than happy to answer your questions and address your concerns.
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