PENALTIES

If you are convicted of a theft crime you can suffer a number of penalties, ranging from restitution to hefty fines to significant jail time. Furthermore with a theft conviction on your record it will likely become increasingly difficult to obtain a job.

The specific factors in a theft crime are extremely important, as the amount stolen, whether or not a weapon was used, or whether there was bodily harm involved are all reasons to heighten the punishment.

Washington State’s theft laws are quite serious in their penalties. There are three degrees of theft, first degree involving the theft of more than $1500, a felony. Theft in the second degree consists of theft of property more than $250, also a felony. Theft in the third degree involves theft of property valuing less than $250, a gross misdemeanor.

When you have been charged with a theft crime in Washington, you will need to retain the services of an attorney experienced in this field. You can face life-changing legal ramification and cannot afford to be without proper, reliable legal representation.

Facing either a gross misdemeanor or a felony is nothing to take lightly, Our lawyers at Bradley Johnson Attorneys have successfully defended those charged with a vast array of theft offenses since we opened our firm doors almost two decades ago.

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