Theft & Fraud Cases

The consequences of pleading guilty to a theft charge are much more serious than a fine and possible jail time. Maryland has a criminal case website that employers often use to find out if a prospective employee has a criminal history. If you have a theft conviction, many employers will not consider hiring you over someone who has a clean record.

The criminal defense attorneys at Murphy & Price, LLP, have extensive experience prosecuting and defending people charged with theft crimes, such as:

• Shoplifting
• Credit card theft
• Burglary
• Robbery
• Forgery
• Writing bad checks
• Embezzlement
• Bank fraud and other white collar crimes

If you have been arrested on a theft or fraud charge, call us at 410-280-2500 for a free initial consultation before you talk to the police. There are many things an experienced lawyer can do in a theft or fraud case to help you to avoid or mitigate charges.

Our primary goal as legal counsel in a theft case is to look for a winning defense. We evaluate whether the state can prove the charges against you That can often be a difficult thing for the state to do in these cases

Developing A Winning Strategy

If the state has a strong case, we will look at steps that can minimize the consequences if you are found guilty. There are treatment programs for shoplifting and other theft and fraud cases, and enrolling in such a program can sometimes cause the state to elect not to prosecute the case. In an employee embezzlement case, arranging for a restitution agreement can be a big factor in obtaining a suspended sentence or no jail time.

Free consultation: Contact an Annapolis, Maryland, criminal defense attorney at the Law Offices of Murphy & Price, LLP, for a complimentary evaluation of your theft or burglary case.