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Orland Park Theft Defense Attorney

Joliet Property Crimes Lawyer for Misdemeanor or Felony Theft Charges

The offense of theft is not just "taking something that does not belong to you". Theft encompasses a wide variety of acts that could amount to stealing something. Theft can be a simple taking, but it can also be done by deception (for example, person A tells person B that person A will sell person B's jewelry and give person B the money, so person B gives person A the money and all along it was person A's intent to just keep person B's jewelry); or by threat (person A tells person B to give him his lunch money or person A will hurt person B). As is the case with all crimes, the burden is on the State to prove each element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.

The Sentence

VALUE OF PROPERTY TAKEN

SENTENCE IF THE PROPERTY IS NOT TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM A PERSON

SENTENCE IF THE PROPERTY IS NOT TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM A PERSON – BUT THE THEFT OCCURS IN A SCHOOL, PLACE OF WORSHIP, OR ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.

SENTENCE IF THE PROPERTY IS

TAKEN FROM A PERSON

SENTENCE IF THE PROPERTY IS TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM A PERSON – BUT THE THEFT OCCURS IN A SCHOOL, PLACE OF WORSHIP, OR ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

Not greater than $500

CLASS A MISDEMEANOR

364 DAYS MAX

CLASS 4 FELONY

1-3 YEARS

Probation IS possible

CLASS 3 FELONY

2-5 YEARS

Probation IS possible

CLASS 2 FELONY

3-7 YEARS

Probation IS possible

Greater than $500 but not exceeding $10,000

CLASS 3 FELONY

2-5 YEARS

Probation IS possible

CLASS 2 FELONY

3-7 YEARS

Probation IS possible

CLASS 3 FELONY

2-5 YEARS

Probation IS possible

CLASS 2 FELONY

3-7 YEARS

Probation IS possible

Greater than $10,000 but not exceeding $100,000

CLASS 2 FELONY

3-7 YEARS

Probation IS possible

CLASS 1 FELONY

4-15 YEARS

Probation IS possible

CLASS 2 FELONY

3-7 YEARS

Probation IS possible

CLASS 1 FELONY

4-15 YEARS

Probation IS possible

Greater than $100,000 but not exceeding $500,000

CLASS 1 FELONY

4-15 YEARS

Probation IS possible

CLASS X FELONY

6-30 YEARS

PROBATION IS NOT POSSIBLE

CLASS 1 FELONY

4-15 YEARS

Probation IS possible

CLASS X FELONY

6-30 YEARS

PROBATION IS NOT POSSIBLE

Greater than $500,000 but not exceeding $1,000,000

CLASS 1 FELONY

4-15 YEARS

Probation IS NOT possible

CLASS X FELONY

6-30 YEARS

PROBATION IS NOT POSSIBLE

CLASS 1 FELONY

4-15 YEARS

Probation IS NOT possible

CLASS X FELONY

6-30 YEARS

PROBATION IS NOT POSSIBLE

Greater than $1,000,000

CLASS X FELONY

6-30 YEARS

PROBATION IS NOT POSSIBLE

CLASS X FELONY

6-30 YEARS

PROBATION IS NOT POSSIBLE

CLASS X FELONY

6-30 YEARS

PROBATION IS NOT POSSIBLE

CLASS X FELONY

6-30 YEARS

PROBATION IS NOT POSSIBLE

ENHANCED PENALTIES

THEFT BY DECEPTION, WHERE THE OFFENDER OBTAINS MONEY OF PROPERTY VALUED AT $5000 OR GREATER, FROM A PERSON AGE 60 OR OLDER

CLASS 2 FELONY

2-5 YEARS

PROBATION POSSIBLE - YES

THEFT BY DECEPTION, WHERE THE OFFENDER FALSELY POSES AS A LANDLORD OR AGENT AND OBTAINS A RENT PAYMENT OR SECURITY DEPOSIT OF LESS THAN $500 FROM A TENANT

CLASS 3 FELONY

2-5 YEARS

PROBATION POSSIBLE - YES

THEFT BY DECEPTION, WHERE THE OFFENDER FALSELY POSES AS A LANDLORD OR AGENT AND OBTAINS A RENT PAYMENT OR SECURITY DEPOSIT OF GREATER THAN $500 BUT NOT GREATER THAN $10,000 FROM A TENANT

CLASS 2 FELONY

3-7 YEARS

PROBATION POSSIBLE - YES

THEFT BY DECEPTION, WHERE THE OFFENDER FALSELY POSES AS A LANDLORD OR AGENT AND OBTAINS A RENT PAYMENT OR SECURITY DEPOSIT OF GREATER THAN $10,000 BUT NOT GREATER THAN $100,000 FROM A TENANT

CLASS 1 FELONY

4-15 YEARS

PROBATION POSSIBLE - YES

THEFT BY DECEPTION, WHERE THE OFFENDER FALSELY POSES AS A LANDLORD OR AGENT AND OBTAINS A RENT PAYMENT OR SECURITY DEPOSIT OF GREATER THAN $10,000 BUT NOT GREATER THAN $100,000 FROM A TENANT

CLASS X FELONY

6-30 YEARS

NO PROBATION ALLOWED

Success Story: Theft is a very common crime, as one could imagine. In the case of many who come to us for representation, there is an issue of whether the property actually belonged to the person who says that the property was taken from them. This happens between husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends, friends, co-workers, or other people who have a past relationship of some sort. We have successfully defended clients over the years by showing that the property really did not belong to the person who is claiming it was theirs. Also, we have, at times, been able to successfully show that the value of the property was not what was claimed by the State, which would, as you can see, reduce the possible penalties.

Contact Our Tinley Park Theft Charges Lawyer

Our criminal defense attorney can help you respond to claims that you have committed theft. To learn how we can help you defend against criminal charges, contact us at 708-966-2408 and arrange a complimentary consultation.

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