Theft, Embezzlement, and Fraud Defense In Nashville, TN

There are many forms of theft, and often theft is considered more serious if the value of what is stolen is higher. Contact the law office of Jordan Sluder today if you have been accused of a theft in Nashville, and we can begin working on your defense.

Fraud is a wide-ranging offense. It can include forgery, identity theft, credit card fraud, and many other things. If you have been charged with fraud, it is because the accuser believes that there has been intentional deception to obtain something valuable. There is an element of dishonesty for personal gain within a fraud charge. The accuser is attempting to prove that they made a decision under false pretenses, and this led to a loss. Because fraud charges can so often result from a misunderstanding, it is important that a defense attorney address these issues.

The consequences for a theft charge range based on the value of the theft. Class A misdemeanors means that the property was $500 or less. This can result in a $2500 fine and no more than a year in prison. If you stole between $500- $1000 it is considered a Class E felony. Class E felonies result in 1- 6 years imprisonment and no more than $3000 in fines. A class D felony can come with a punishment of 2- 12 years behind bars and fine that will not exceed $5000. This comes from a theft of $1,000- $10,000. A class C felony has a theft value of $10,000- $60,000. This will include 3- 15 years behind bars and a fine that does not exceed $10,000. If you are convicted of stealing $60,000, this is a Class B felony. You will be sentenced to 8- 30 years and pay a fine that does not exceed $25,000.

Many theft criminal charges can be reduced to a civil penalty. If the District Attorney does not object, a defense attorney can make this happen. This is common in shoplifting cases. The offender pays 3 times the value of the product or $100 (whichever is greater) if the product is not returned. If the product is returned, then the defendant can pay $100 or two times the value (whichever is greater).