Criminal Defense - Burglary, Forgery & Theft
Las Vegas, Nevada Theft Charge Defense Lawyers
Stealing property or cash — whether by shoplifting, burglary or embezzlement — is usually a felony offense in Nevada. Our attorneys provide the vigorous defense you need to survive these allegations with minimal impact on your life. To best protect your rights, contact us before making statements to police or prosecutors.
Our attorneys, led by experienced defender John E. Cereso, have handled every type of theft and property crime, from petty misdemeanors to major felonies. We will defend you on charges such as:
- Shoplifting or employee theft
- Burglary
- Breaking and entering
- Theft by bad check
- Credit card theft
- Grand theft auto
- Embezzlement charges
Shoplifting • Burglary • Auto Theft • Larceny • Embezzlement
We represent adults and juveniles in the Las Vegas area accused of stealing merchandise from a store, taking cash or property from other citizens or stealing from an employer. At Nevada Law Group, we have had significant success in negotiating:
- Dismissals of petty larceny charges if restitution is made
- Assignment of minors to shoplifting diversion programs that enable them to avoid a criminal record
- Plea agreements for reduction of felony charges to the misdemeanor level
For felony theft charges, Nevada has a low threshold of just $250 or more in cash or property. Conviction on a felony theft or grand larceny charge can result in substantial jail time, mandatory restitution and other penalties, depending on your criminal history.
When building your defense against these serious charges, we thoroughly examine all evidence such as video surveillance, witnesses and informants. Our experience enables us to advise you on likely outcomes and what legal strategies may be effective in your case.
Charges of embezzlement — stealing substantial sums of money from an employer — require aggressive defense by an experienced attorney. We challenge the probable cause for arrest, credibility of informants, validity and execution of search warrants, and paper trail conclusions drawn by prosecutors. If we can't beat an embezzlement charge, Nevada Law Group advocates strongly for reduced penalties.
Reach Us Now at 866-662-1623
Contact a criminal defense attorney with the experience and skill to defend your rights in a theft, forgery, burglary or embezzlement case. We offer a free confidential consultation by phone or at our office in Henderson, Nevada.