Under Arizona Revised Statute ARS 13-1802, Theft occurs when a person controls the property of another without lawful authority and with the intent to deprive the other person of such property. The crime of Theft may also be charged if a person converts services without authorization or when a person uses intimidation or deception to knowingly take control, title, use or management of an incapacitated or vulnerable adult’s assets. According to Arizona Revised Statute ARS 13-1802, Theft is charged in a range of a simple misdemeanor through a class two felony.
If you have been accused of Theft or charged with this crime in Arizona, time is not on your side. You need the experienced and aggressive Criminal Defense Team of DM Cantor. The DM Cantor team can use its skill, experience, knowledge and reputation to achieve positive results in your case. Such results could be dismissal of the charges, reduction of charges, sentencing reduction or even a pre-charge victory, which results in no charge being filed.
The firm is AV® rated and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers®, Criminal Law Section. DM Cantor has a proven record of success for clients charged with Theft in Arizona. David M. Cantor is an Expert Criminal Defense Lawyer ready to discuss your case.
Sentencing for Theft in Arizona
Anyone charged with Theft in Arizona faces mandatory sentencing if they are convicted. Based upon the nature of the Theft, these sentences include:
- Theft of property or services ranging from $250 to $1,000
- Charged as a Class 6 Felony
- First Offense – Up to 2 years in Arizona Prison
- Second Offense – Between nine months and 2.75 years in the Arizona State Prison
- Third Offense – Between 2.25 years and 5.75 years in the Arizona State Prison
- Theft of property or services ranging from $1,000 to $2,000
- Charged as a Class 5 Felony
- First Offense – Up to 2.5 years in the Arizona State Prison
- Second Offense – Between one year and 3.75 years in the Arizona State Prison
- Third Offense – Between three years and 7.5 years in the Arizona State Prison
- Theft of property or services ranging from $2,000 to $3,000
- Charged as a Class 4 Felony
- First Offense – Up to 3.75 years in the Arizona State Prison
- Second Offense – Between 2.25 years and 7.5 years in the Arizona State Prison
- Third Offense – Between six years and 15 years in the Arizona State Prison
- Theft of property or services ranging from $3,000 to $25,000
- Charged as a Class 3 Felony
- First Offense – Up to 8.75 years in the Arizona State Prison
- Second Offense – Between 3.5 years and 16.25 years in the Arizona State Prison
- Third Offense – Between 7.5 years and 25 years in the Arizona State Prison
- Theft of property or services over $25,000
- Charged as a Class 2 Felony
- First Offense – Probation to 12.5 years in the Arizona State Prison
- Second Offense – Between 4.5 years and 23.25 years in the Arizona State Prison
- Third Offense – Between 10.5 years and 35 years in the Arizona State Prison
- Theft of property or services over $100,000
- No possibility of probation
- Prison sentencing only –Regardless of which class felony is filed, unless reduced by your attorney and the prosecutor.
- Charged as a Class 2 Felony
- Charged as a Class 3 Felony
- Charged as a Class 4 Felony
- Charged as a Class 5 Felony
- Charged as a Class 6 Felony
Aggressively Fighting Your Arizona Theft Charges
For Arizona Theft charges, DM Cantor provide highly aggressive and experienced representation with a base of knowledge that is often greater than that of prosecutors and law enforcement officers.
Some of the possible defense strategies for Theft are:
- Exposure of false allegations
- Revelation of flaws in the forensic investigation
- Violation of Miranda Rights
- Denial of Right to Counsel Violations
Anyone facing allegations of Arizona Theft also faces life-altering circumstances of conviction and sentencing. Too much is at stake to ignore your need for an aggressive and experienced Criminal Defense team. Call DM Cantor at 602-307-0808 or Contact Us for a Free Case Consultation.