{"id":19094,"date":"2022-06-21T11:44:37","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T18:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?page_id=19094"},"modified":"2024-10-10T09:40:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T16:40:18","slug":"theft-crimes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/services\/theft-crimes\/","title":{"rendered":"Phoenix Theft Crimes Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Theft Crimes Can Happen in Many Forms<\/h2>\n

Under Arizona law, theft crimes are serious acts that include stealing, taking or carrying away the personal property of another. People can be charged with a theft crime for obtaining property that doesn\u2019t belong to them in unlawful ways ranging from false pretense to burglary.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been charged with theft in Arizona, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible. With decades of experience in criminal defense, our Phoenix theft attorneys at JacksonWhite Law represent clients throughout all of Arizona to help navigate harsh charges and build a strong defense in pursuit of the best possible outcome.<\/p>\n

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What Is Theft?<\/h2>\n

According to\u00a0ARS 13-1802<\/a>, a person commits theft in Arizona when they knowingly take control of another person\u2019s property by taking it from another person\u2019s possession. This act can include any of the following actions:<\/p>\n

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  1. Control somebody else\u2019s property with the intent to deprive them of the property.<\/li>\n
  2. Convert somebody else\u2019s services or property when that service or property was entrusted to the defendant for only a limited period.<\/li>\n
  3. Obtain property or services from another by misrepresentation.<\/li>\n
  4. Come into control of lost property under circumstances that provide a way to discover the true owner\u2019s identity but make no reasonable effort to do so.<\/li>\n
  5. Control somebody else\u2019s property, knowing that the property was stolen.<\/li>\n
  6. Obtain paid services without paying for them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Theft can take many forms, including everything from petty theft of small amounts of cash to embezzlement of large sums of money from business accounts. The type and severity of the theft will determine the severity of the consequences.<\/p>\n

    Types of Theft Crimes in Arizona<\/h2>\n

    There are a variety of acts that constitute theft in Arizona that can range from lower-level crimes like shoplifting to white-collar crimes like bad check writing or embezzlement. Each type of theft comes with its own unique penalties depending on the severity of the crime and the value of the assets stolen.<\/p>\n

    The most common types of theft crimes in Arizona include:<\/p>\n