Board-Certified Defense Attorney Serving Conroe, The Woodlands, and all of Montgomery County
A theft arrest or conviction will stay on your record forever. Even writing a hot check is considered theft and has the same consequences. Theft cases add up. If you are convicted once, the next time the penalty may increase even if the charge is the same. For example, if you have been convicted for shoplifting twice before and shoplift again, this time it may be a felony. Also, theft is considered a “crime of moral turpitude,” which means people may question whether they can rely on your character or your word. This can have harmful consequences for your reputation and your future.
With an experienced, Board-Certified criminal defense attorney like Steve Dennis, it is possible to get your charges dismissed, secure a not-guilty verdict, or get the best deal possible.
What can Steve Dennis do for you?
- Get the Charges Dismissed – The best result to a theft case is a complete dismissal of all charges. If the District Attorney (DA) knows the defense lawyer is a skilled and experienced criminal defense lawyer, the DA might dismiss the case to avoid losing at trial. Steve has been defending theft cases longer than any of the assistant DA’s currently prosecuting misdemeanor theft cases in the Montgomery County Courts at Law and none of them are Board Certified in Criminal Law.
- Get the theft charges dismissed by pleading to a lesser offense – If the DA won’t completely let the case go, it is possible to have the theft case dismissed if the client pleas to class C theft (punishable by up to $500 fine only). Steve has the skills to facilitate these types of plea deals and can give you the best chance of improving your outcome.
- Get a “Not Guilty” verdict – If the DA won’t dismiss your case, you may have to take the case to trial. It is the DA’s job to prove your guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt” to a judge or jury. Since a jury trial is the most difficult part of a lawyer’s job, and having the wrong lawyer in a trial can be disastrous. With over 26 years of experience, Steve has won many cases at trial and secured a “not guilty” verdict for his clients.
- Get the best deal possible – If, after a complete review of your case, it is determined that your case cannot be dismissed or won at trial, it may be necessary to work out a deal for the least punishment possible. DAs usually don’t give good plea bargain offers to lawyers who don’t try theft cases. You may even be eligible for a special type of probation called Deferred Adjudication that will result in the case being DISMISSED after the probation is over, no conviction on your record, and usually the ability to have your criminal record sealed. Steve is widely known in the area for being a successful defense attorney and has helped many clients get the best deal possible given their circumstances.
If you have been arrested for or charged with theft, you need a defense attorney who has the experience and expertise to fight for you. Contact Steve Dennis today to discuss your case and get the help you need.
Recent Case Outcomes *
Montgomery County, Texas
* Many other DWI’s dismissed and won in jury trials. Many felony DWI’s reduced to misdemeanors.
** Every case is different and there is no guarantee made for any specific result.
