Theft is the act of taking another person’s property without consent. Depending on the circumstances of the crime, penalties can range from probation to long-term prison. If you are convicted of a theft crime, you face a number of life-altering consequences such as imprisonment, fines, restitution, probation, community service and a permanent criminal record.
At Capitol City Law Group, we firmly believe in promoting justice, fairness and equality. With a long list of achievements and awards, our St. Paul criminal defense lawyers have what it takes to get you favorable results. We are ready to put our years of experience to help protect your rights in court.
Under Minnesota law, you commit theft if you:
Minnesota looks at theft offenses according to the dollar value of the property and/or services taken. Below are the penalties for a different number of theft crimes:
In addition to criminal penalties like fines and prison time, you may also be liable for the amount equal to the stolen property’s value and punitive damages of $50 or no more than 100% of the property’s value.
As you can see, theft is taken seriously in Minnesota. Even a petty theft could result in prison time. If you have been charged with a crime, please contact our St. Paul theft crime lawyers at Capitol City Law Group today. Our team has over 30 years of collective legal experience defending clients in gun possession, domestic violence, drug possession, sex crime, and drug trafficking cases. We can evaluate your case and advise you of your legal rights and obligations.
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