Facing theft charges in Nassau or Suffolk County can be overwhelming. Theft crimes, including larceny, burglary, and robbery, carry serious consequences, such as jail time, fines, and lasting impacts on your career and immigration status. Our Nassau County criminal defense lawyers provide experienced, aggressive defense to protect your rights and guide you through every step of the legal process.
Understanding Theft Crimes in Nassau County
Theft, also known as larceny, is the unlawful taking of someone else’s property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. In New York, theft charges range from petit larceny or shoplifting to grand larceny, burglary, and robbery, depending on the circumstances and value of the property.
Each type of theft carries different penalties, so it’s critical to understand how your case is classified and how an experienced attorney can help.
Common Theft Charges on Long Island
Larceny & Shoplifting
Larceny involves unlawfully taking property from another person. Petit larceny often applies to shoplifting incidents where the stolen property is valued at $1,000 or less, while grand larceny involves higher-value thefts.
Learn more about Larceny & Shoplifting charges in Nassau County.
Burglary
Burglary occurs when someone unlawfully enters a building intending to commit a crime. Degrees range from third-degree burglary to first-degree burglary, based on factors like intent, location, and use of a weapon.
Our attorneys defend burglary charges across Long Island.
Robbery
Robbery involves forcibly taking property from another person or using threats or physical force. Degrees range from third to first, depending on the use of weapons, assistance from others, or injury caused during the crime.
If you’re facing robbery charges, timely legal representation is essential.
Penalties for Theft Crimes in New York
Penalties depend on the type and degree of theft:
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Class A Misdemeanor: Up to 1 year in jail, probation, and fines
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Class E Felony: Up to 4 years in prison, probation, and fines
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Class D Felony: Up to 7 years in prison, probation, and fines
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Class C Felony: Up to 15 years in prison, probation, and fines
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Class B Felony: Up to 25 years in prison, probation, and fines
Judges have discretion in sentencing and may consider criminal history, mitigating factors, and restitution to victims.
Why You Need an Experienced Nassau County Theft Crimes Lawyer
Theft charges can have long-term effects on your freedom, finances, career, and immigration status. Working with a skilled Long Island criminal defense attorney early can help reduce or dismiss charges and protect your future.
Our attorneys at The R.M.L. Law Firm, PLLC, have extensive experience defending clients against larceny, shoplifting, burglary, and robbery charges in Nassau and Suffolk County courts. We know how cases are investigated, negotiated, and prosecuted—and we fight to achieve the best possible outcome for every client.
Contact our Long Island criminal defense attorneys today for a free consultation.
