In New York, if you have been charged with the theft of goods or cash in an amount of $1,000 or more, you can be charged with the felony of grand larceny. Depending on the seriousness of the crime, you could face as little as four years or as much as 25 years in prison. Judges are given discretion in sentencing, and can consider a variety of factors to reduce or mitigate the sentence, including whether you have a prior criminal record, whether you have the ability to make restitution, and whether you have strong family or community ties.
If you have been charged with grand larceny in New York, you want an experienced and aggressive lawyer to protect your constitutional rights. If convicted, you could face significant fines in addition to restitution, and could be sentenced to a lengthy jail term. In addition, simply being charged with a theft crime could put your job in jeopardy.
At the Law Offices of Scott J. Limmer, we bring more than 13 years of criminal law experience to people in Nassau County, Suffolk County and Queens County. A former New York district attorney, attorney Limmer understands how the state prepares and prosecutes grand larceny cases. We can anticipate their moves and help you take the most effective steps to protect your constitutional rights.
In theft cases, as in most prosecutions, police and prosecutors can take shortcuts in an effort to get a conviction. They may obtain evidence in violation of your constitutional rights, conducting a search or seizure without probable cause, or based on information obtained from an anonymous or unreliable source. You want an attorney who will carefully examine how police gathered evidence against you, and who will ensure that constitutional safeguards were observed.
Another challenge that can arise in larceny cases relates to the value of the goods taken. Police or prosecutors may overstate or inflate the value of merchandise in an effort to escalate a petty larceny charge to felony grand larceny. You want an experienced attorney to protect your rights.
Contact the Law Offices of Scott J. Limmer
At our office, every new client receives a free case evaluation. To set up an appointment with an experienced New York grand larceny defense lawyer, contact our office by e-mail or call us toll free at 888-238-0888. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We take all major credit cards and will set up payment plans for qualified clients.
