Theft & Property Crimes

When you are accused of theft, you have to start thinking about your defense as soon as possible. There are several options that you have. Which ones you choose must depend on the facts of your case, not on what defense worked for someone you know of who faced a theft...

When you are charged with theft, there are specific elements that have to be present in the case. One of these elements is your intent. In order to be charged with theft, you have to have the intent to deprive the owner of the property from being able to use or...

White collar crimes often involve very complex plots that involve fraud and end in theft. These crimes aren't victimless, even though it can be corporations or other entities that suffer the loss. People who commit white collar crimes often find themselves facing very...

People work hard to acquire the property they have. Most people want their property to remain in good condition for as long as possible. Sometimes, other people will take it upon themselves to destroy or deface property that belongs to another person. This might be...

There is a host of different property crimes that can occur. While most people think of property crimes involving thefts, such as robbery or larceny, there are other crimes that involve property that might not be as common. That isn't to say that they aren't serious....

Burglary charges have several elements that must be present in order for the case to be proven. As part of a defense strategy in Maryland and around the country, it is often necessary to challenge at least one of the elements that the prosecution must prove. Doing so...

Theft charges in Maryland mean that you are facing considerable time in prison. The length of the prison sentence you are facing is dependent upon the classification of the charges against you, which depend in part on the value of the theft. If you are facing theft...

Violent crimes and crimes that involve personal property are some of the criminal charges that can end with a person who is convicted facing very harsh penalties. If you made a mistake by letting your anger get the best of you, causing you to act in a violent manner,...

In our previous blog post, we discussed the case of the preacher who is facing criminal charges in connection with his actions involving escorts. If you recall, he is facing criminal charges for armed robbery and a host of other charges. Let's discuss some of the...

It seems as though new horror stories about in-person meetings of people who met online make the news on a daily basis. When these meetings go bad, criminal charges are sometimes filed against the party who is accused of illegal actions.One Maryland preacher is now...