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Theft Crime Attorneys

Serving Clients in Knox, Jefferson & Sevier Counties

Theft is most simply defined as unlawfully taking another’s property, but there are many elements to a theft charge. It will be the prosecuting attorney’s responsibility to prove, beyond a doubt, that a person charged with theft has intentionally and knowingly obtained or exercised control over another’s property without the owner’s consent. Exercising your right to an attorney may be your only hope of avoiding a conviction and the serious penalties this may bring.
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Serving clients across Knox County, Jefferson County, and Sevier County, Andrew Farmer Law provides experienced criminal defense counsel to people facing any type of theft charge. This includes cases involving petty theft or felony theft, as well as burglary and robbery and white collar theft crimes involving fraud or embezzlement. We’ve been fighting for the rights of our fellow Tennesseeans since 2008.

Facing charges for theft of property in Tennessee? To discuss your case with an experienced Sevierville theft crime lawyer, contact Andrew Farmer Law today

Will I go to Jail for Petty Theft?

In Tennessee, you can face several penalties, including jail time, even for petty theft which is the lowest level of theft. Petty theft is a Class A misdemeanor and punishable by:

  • 11 months and 29 days imprisonment
  • Up to a $2,500 fine
  • Or both

Penalties for Theft of Property in Tennessee

Theft can be committed in different ways, through fraud or deception, without the owner’s knowledge, or by force or violence. The specific circumstances surrounding a theft crime will influence the classification of the crime and the penalties that may be imposed upon conviction.

A standard theft charge is based on the value of property or goods. The following penalties may apply under Tennessee Code Ann. * 39-14-105:

Theft of property/services valued at less than $1,000 is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or fine of up to $2,500.

Theft of property/services valued at $1,000 to less than $2,500 is a Class E felony, punishable by 1-6 years in prison and a fine of up to $3,000.

Theft of property/services valued at $2,5000 to less than $10,000 is a Class A felony, punishable by 2-12 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.

Theft of property/services valued at $10,000 to less than $60,000 is a Class C felony, punishable by 3-15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Theft of property/services valued at $60,000 to less than $250,000 is a Class B felony, punishable by 8-30 years in prison and a fine of up to $25,000.

Theft of property/services valued at $250,000 or more is a Class A felony, punishable by 15-60 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000.

Act Now & Contact a Sevierville Theft Defense Lawyer

Meticulous preparation and aggressive courtroom representation can turn even the most seemingly hopeless theft crime case around in a defendant’s favor. With our experience in state, federal, and juvenile proceedings, our Sevierville theft defense firm is confident that we can make a difference.

Arrested for theft? To find out how we can assist you, please give us a call or contact us online.