Shoplifting and theft are serious crimes and crimes of enhancement under Florida law. Simply put, each subsequent offense results in more severe penalties. At the law offices of Charles B. Mead, P.A., attorney Charlie Mead defends individuals charged with the crimes of petty theft, shoplifting and felony grand theft. Mr. Mead has practiced law since 1991 and defends each client zealously. Contact his office immediately for aggressive criminal defense representation.
Theft is a crime that reflects on an individual’s honesty. With a petty theft, shoplifting, or a grand theft charge on your criminal record, it may be very difficult later on to get a job or earn a prospective employer’s trust. As a Florida theft and shoplifting lawyer, Attorney Mead understands that clients have concerns regarding their criminal records. As such, you may be eligible for a diversion program that if successfully completed will result in the State dropping its charges against you; consequently, you will not have a criminal record for theft, a crime which reflects on your honesty. In a word, Charlie Mead always strives to minimize charges, penalties, and repercussions down the road against his clients. His criminal defense firm also strives to suppress illegally obtained or seized evidence, thereby weakening the prosecution’s case. At trial, he informs the jury of reasonable doubt and lays out the important elements the State must establish beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt for it to obtain a conviction. Under Florida law, if the jury has any reasonable doubt that a client did not commit the alleged crime, the judge will instruct the jury that it must find the client not guilty.
If the evidence is strong against the client, Mr. Mead will clearly advise him or her of their options. Sometimes, Mr. Mead can negotiate a plea agreement with the prosecution or steer an eligible client toward a pretrial intervention or diversion program. If the individual successfully completes this pretrial intervention or diversion program, the state will nolle prosse the client’s case and the client will not have a criminal conviction on their record. If individuals fail to successfully complete the program, they face the original penalties of fines and jail time. This is also true for violation of probation.
A skilled lawyer can help individuals avoid being over-charged or over penalized for a crime. For effective criminal defense, consult Florida grand theft attorney, Charlie Mead, today for a free initial consultation. Attorney Charlie Mead will aggressively and passionately defend you.
The Law Office of Charles B. Mead, P.A., located in Boca Raton, Florida, provides criminal defense representation for clients in Palm Beach County, Broward County, Dade County, and the communities of West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Boynton Beach, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Coral Springs, Parkland, and surrounding areas.
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