Theft Attorney
Charged with theft? Attorney Keller is here for you.
Most people think of theft as taking and carrying away the movable property of another without permission. This is certainly against the law, but Wisconsin law prescribes a penalty of for just about every type of taking imaginable — from the theft of an animal to the theft of cable television services, credit card theft, and even theft of someone’s identity.
Criminal theft attorney Robert W. Keller defends against all types of theft charges, including:
- Retail theft
- Credit card theft
- Identity theft
- Operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent
- Theft from a business
- Embezzlement
- Robbery
- Forgery
- Issuing a worthless check
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Praise for criminal defense attorney Robert W. Keller
Robert Keller is extremely professional, accessible and knowledgeable about Wisconsin law. Because of his thorough knowledge and experience, we were successful in the outcome of my case, which was deemed a bit non-traditional. Any questions or concerns I had during this stressful time, were managed perfectly by Bob. His tenacity, positive attitude, legal expertise, professionalism, and interpersonal communication skills add-up to a winning combination. I highly recommend Robert Keller for your legal needs.
I have not had any other experiences with lawyers, but Bob Keller handled my possession case very efficiently. He was able to work out a deal with the district attorney and got one of my charges dropped, and I had to only pay a fine to have the other charge expunged from my record. He kept in contact with me through the entire process, was very clear about what I needed to do each step of the way and was overall very approachable. I am more than satisfied with the outcome and his representation didn’t cost me an arm and a leg.
Robert Keller is extremely professional, accessible and knowledgeable about Wisconsin law. Because of his thorough knowledge and experience, we were successful in the outcome of my case, which was deemed a bit non-traditional. Any questions or concerns I had during this stressful time, were managed perfectly by Bob. His tenacity, positive attitude, legal expertise, professionalism, and interpersonal communication skills add-up to a winning combination. I highly recommend Robert Keller for your legal needs.
Felony Theft v. Misdemeanor Theft
Some forms of theft are always felony crimes, like Identity Theft or Forgery. Other forms of theft might be classified based upon the value of the property. For example, retail theft and many other forms of theft are classified like this:
- If the value of the property is less than $500.00, Class A Misdemeanor
- If the value is greater than $500.00 but less than $5000.00, Class I Felony
- If the value is between $5000.00 and $10,000.00, Class H Felony
- If the Value is greater than $10,000.00, Class G Felony
Some theft cases involve a dispute over the value of the property. If it can be proven that the value was less than $500.00, a Felony conviction can be avoided.
If you are charged with a form of theft, it is important to investigate whether the value will be an issue in the case.
Ebezzlement
Employees are often accused of Embezzlement, or Theft by Employee. This occurs when an employee has access to an employer’s money and converts that money to their own use without permission. While every case is different, evaluating the paper trail involved in your case is critical — especially if others are involved. Banking records, computer emails, even cell phone records can be used to determine when certain events and transactions took place. If you are charged with Embezzlement or Theft By Employee, you will need an attorney who is prepared to examine all of the financial records associated with the business.
If you haven’t been charged yet but are under investigation for theft, it’s essential that you consult an attorney before providing investigators with information. Too often, people make the mistake of thinking they can talk their way out of being arrested or charged with a crime. However, since you can’t be certain what police know and don’t know, talking to investigators could put you at considerable risk. Even if what you tell them is true, it could contradict information or statements collected from others. Not only could this result in a decision to arrest you, it could also be used against you later if your case goes to trial.
If you are suspected of Embezzlement, contact criminal theft attorney Robert W. Keller to help you invoke your right to remain silent. If the police do not have a confession, your ability to defend the case is much better.