Burglary, theft, and related criminal offenses carry harsh penalties in Louisiana. If you or someone you love has been charged with or arrested for theft or burglary, it is important that you reach out to an experienced criminal defense attorney right away. Law enforcement and prosecutors are aggressive when it comes to these cases and will often seek maximum penalties. You need someone who can equally as aggressively protect your rights and your future.
At The Hall Law Firm, our criminal defense team offers highly personalized and detail-oriented legal representation. Since our firm’s founding in 1975, we have earned a reputation for meticulous case preparation and tireless defense of our clients’ rights. Regardless of the severity or complexity of the charges you are facing, our Shreveport burglary and theft attorneys can help.
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Theft crimes cover a wide array of offenses related to the unlawful, intentional, and non-consensual taking, procuring, or obtaining of property belonging to another person or entity. Theft often involves misrepresentation and fraud, but it can also be as simple as stealing an Amazon package off someone else’s front porch. The key element of all theft crimes is the intent to deprive another person permanently of the property.
Theft crimes often include or are related to the following types of offenses:
These are just some of the examples of theft crimes and theft-related offenses under Louisiana criminal laws. These and other related crimes carry harsh penalties, including jail or prison time, steep fines, reimbursement to alleged victims, and more. As with other crimes, the penalties for theft offenses range depending on the specific factors involved, such as the value of the taken items/property and whether a weapon was allegedly used in the commission of the crime, among others.
Burglary is a serious criminal offense in Louisiana. Although it is related to theft crimes, burglary does not necessarily entail the taking or misappropriating of another’s personal belongings, finances, goods, or services. Rather, simple burglary is defined as the unlawful entering of any type of moveable or immovable dwelling, including vehicles and watercraft, or cemetery, for the purpose of committing a felony or theft.
In Louisiana, aggravated battery involves the “unauthorized entering of any inhabited dwelling, or of any structure, watercraft, where a person is present, with the intent to commit a felony or theft therein” when one of the following is true:
The penalties for both simple and aggravated burglary in Louisiana are harsh and may include fines up to $2,000 and imprisonment up to 12 years or 30 years. It is important to note that various factors may affect the exact penalties an individual faces. If you have been charged with any type of burglary, whether simple or aggravated, you should contact an attorney right away.
Remember, you do not have to speak to law enforcement or provide any statements without a lawyer present. In fact, we strongly recommend that you exercise your right to remain silent, as anything you say can and will be used against you. Even if you are innocent, trying to defend yourself to law enforcement could backfire. You may accidentally say something the prosecution can use to incriminate you during legal proceedings.
If you are arrested for or charged with any type of theft crime or burglary in Louisiana, you should state to law enforcement that you wish to remain silent. While you must identify yourself to the police under state law, you do not need to answer any other questions, including what you are doing, where you have been, where you are going, or where you got the items in your possession. You have the right to an attorney, and if you cannot afford one, the court will appoint one to you.
It is absolutely critical that you protect your rights if you are facing theft, burglary, or related charges. One of the best things you can do to protect your rights is to reach out to the Shreveport theft and burglary defense attorneys at The Hall Law Firm as soon as possible. From the moment you call, we can begin gathering important details and evidence to support your defense. We work directly with our clients and provide a high level of personal attention, legal support, and advocacy, both in and out of the courtroom.
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