Shoplifting, Theft, Fraud, and Check Deception
A stealing conviction may seem minor, but can seriously complicate your life. Even a conviction for misdemeanor theft can tarnish your reputation with a “crime of dishonesty” and limit your employment prospects.
Stealing varies from a misdemeanor to a felony depending on the type of offense, the amount or item stolen, your history, and aggravating factors. Common forms of stealing include:
Shoplifting
Theft
Check Deception (Writing a bad check)
Credit Card Fraud
Auto Theft
Fraud
Forgery
Embezzlement
Receiving Stolen Property
Shoplifting & Self-Checkout theft
Shoplifting and self-checkout theft are widespread forms of theft in Putnam County, Owen County, and surrounding counties. Shoplifting is more than just sneaking goods out of a store. It also includes tag swapping and failing to scan or misidentifying items at a self-checkout machine.
Check Deception (Check Fraud)
Check deception happens whenever someone “knowingly or intentionally” writes or cashes a bad check. While the words “knowingly” and “intentionally” should protect people who never meant to write a bad check, but many good people find themselves criminally charged for an honest mistake.
Perhaps you lost track of your account balance, forgot an automatic withdrawal, or your paycheck was smaller than expected. Perhaps a business called the police after you placed a “stop payment” on a check in a business dispute. Maybe you wrote a bad check for a necessity of life. Regardless of the circumstances, you may now find yourself on the wrong end of the law. The right attorney who advocates on your behalf and shares your side of the story may be able to help.
Fraud
Fraud is the use of deception for financial or personal gain. Fraud takes many forms such as writing a bad check, embezzling funds, abusing a position of trust, or telling a lie to convince someone to pay you or give you something.
Contact us for a Free Consultation in Putnam County Today
Contact Waite Law office for a free consultation regarding your stealing charges today. Although every case is unique, a skilled attorney may be able to help you avoid a conviction, reduce the charges, or reduce the penalty for your mistake. Never admit guilt to a crime of dishonesty without consulting an attorney first. The appointment is free. Call today at (765) 252-4600.