Penalties for felony and misdemeanor theft crimes are based on Mandatory Sentencing Guidelines. All theft crimes are assigned a sentence range, varying from a minimum term of imprisonment to a maximum term of imprisonment. However, first time offenders are generally sentenced to the presumptive term of imprisonment. A presumptive sentencing term refers to the expected, average or minimum expected amount of penalties that will apply. If convicted of a felony theft crime the judge will order a sentence within the range specified. The sentencing or penalties can increase or decrease depending on the following guidelines:
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The Sentencing stage is crucial and will require legal representation. If you have been convicted of a theft crime, you can consult the Law Office of James Novak, PLLC. If retained, he will work to mitigate sentencing, if the prison terms cannot be avoided.
All felony theft charges expose a person to prison terms.
If you were arrested for felony theft charges, you should consult an experienced criminal defense attorney, and consider representation.
No matter how serious the charges you have the right to be legally represented and to defend your charges.
There may be defenses that can be used to mitigating the charges or sentencing; to help you avoid prison, to get reduce or avoid prison terms, or to get the charges dismissed. If retained, a criminal defense attorney can evaluate your case, and determine what defenses are most likely to lead to a favorable outcome in your case based on the circumstances of your matter.
James Novak provides a free initial consultation for active theft charges and represents clients in Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Phoenix, Gilbert, and Scottsdale Arizona.
Call (480) 413-1499 or contact James Novak today for your free initial consultation and speak directly with James Novak, of The Law Office of James Novak, PLLC.
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