Most people in Florida and around the country think that burglary and theft are the same crime. While the two are similar, they are different crimes. If you have been arrested and charged with either offense, it's important to know how they differ and how you can be...

People value their property and hardly take kindly to those trying to steal it. Florida residents may take several steps to protect their homes and vehicles from break-ins and theft. Persons charged with property crimes might find themselves looking at a long list of...

The punishment severity you may face with a theft conviction depends on the value of the item(s) taken and the circumstances of the crime. According to the Florida Statutes, theft is a generic term for crimes in which a person purposefully takes another person’s...

Florida defines theft as the taking or using of someone else’s property. The law further states a person committing this crime may appropriate the property for his or her use or for another person not allowed to use the property.  Petit Theft Known as petty theft in...

Our law office knows that when people are accused of theft, a variety of challenges arise. From a shattered reputation to damaged relationships, financial penalties and time behind bars, these charges are very serious. Unfortunately, some people are accused of theft...

A misappropriated bicycle, stolen valuables from a safe: These are relatively concrete events. All theft cases require caution and attention to detail for those accused, but some are relatively straightforward.  Others are more complex. For example, allegations of...

In the grand scheme of things, vandalism — or “criminal mischief” — may seem like an innocent crime when compared to other, more harmful offenses. However, vandalism — whether it involves graffiti, smashing windows or keying a car — is a criminal offense. As a result,...

The laws that determine whether stealing something is considered a felony or a less severe crime typically hinge on the value of the property stolen, and differ from state to state. Florida has some of the strictest laws out of any state. If you are caught stealing...

In Florida, vandalism charges are no joke. Florida Department of Law Enforcement reports that property crime makes up 85.6 percent of all crime. Vandalism might seem like a minor property crime. In fact, most people believe that vandalism is a relatively harmless...

Many people call graffiti "art," but Florida lawmakers are not among them. Florida law categorizes graffiti as vandalism and though it may seem like a harmless enough offense, it costs business owners an average of $3,370 per year. To offset this cost, business owners...