Fort Lauderdale Auto Theft Attorney
Carjacking is a 1st Degree Felony Offense
Over 1 million motor vehicles are stolen every year across the nation, and Florida has one of the the highest rate of auto theft crimes. This is due to Florida’s geographical location and heavy tourist environment. In order to be charged with auto theft, the vehicle stolen must exceed $300 in value and the vehicle must be taken without consent, or the owner’s prior knowledge. In addition, there must be no intent to ever return the vehicle. Auto theft is often referred to as grand theft auto and is completely different from a “carjacking” crime. This is due to the fact that carjacking involves actually using force or threats against someone in order to steal their vehicle.
As a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney, I am very quick in fighting to protect the legal rights of individuals accused of auto theft, grand theft auto, auto burglary or carjacking. All four of these charges can be charged as 1st degree felony offenses and will require the skill of a dedicated theft defense attorney. At the Law Office of Marshall Geisser I have been representing clients in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for over 20 years. I have succeeded in many case wins and have given my clients a second chance in life. It is my goal to have charges against my clients lowered or dismissed whenever possible. In the event that we must attend trial I will always negotiate very aggressively to lessen the penalties that you may face.
Florida Grand Theft Auto Lawyer
If you use a vehicle during the commission of a crime to cause damage to property and/or injure or kill another you may face a first degree felony, grand theft auto charge and possibly homicide charges. Auto theft is also considered a third degree felony if a vehicle stolen is used as a getaway car and/or with the intent to deprive another. The only time that auto theft will result in a misdemeanor charge by law officials would be if this is your first offense and the circumstances are minimal. In some instances an experienced lawyer can also negotiate felony charges down to a misdemeanor offense.
If you do not retain the legal representation of a Fort Lauderdale auto theft lawyer, you are taking a chance with your future. An auto theft conviction can put you behind bars for a very long time. You may receive a “strike” under the Florida “three strikes law” if convicted of felony auto theft. You may also face steep fines, community service, probation, driver’s license suspension and parole. As a Fort Lauderdale auto theft lawyer I fight to make sure that my clients’ legal rights are strongly defended and upheld. Contact me, attorney Marshall Geisser, today for a free consultation of your Fort Lauderdale auto theft case.
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