Burglary and Theft

Property Crimes ▪ Burglary ▪ Theft ▪ Shoplifting

Phoenix, Arizona, Criminal Defense Attorney

If charged with burglaries, thefts, or other property crimes, it is wise to speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney before making any statements to anyone. Depending on your prior record and the seriousness of the offense, you may face a felony or misdemeanor. Call the Law Offices of Howard A. Snader, LLC at 602-957-3300 to speak to attorney Howard Snader about your case. He defends people throughout the cities of Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, Chandler, Casa Grande, Kingman, Prescott, Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Kingman, Avondale, Litchfield Park, Surprise, Yuma, Apache Junction, and Goodyear.

Howard Snader is a Criminal Law Specialist Certified by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization, defending people charged with property crimes like:

  • Burglary: This is the breaking an entering of a person’s home with the intent to commit a theft or felony.
  • Theft: A person commits a theft when they exert control over another’s property without authority, and with intent to deprive that person permanently of that property.

As a former Maricopa County prosecutor, Howard Snader knows that prosecutors want to charge you with a felony instead of a misdemeanor. Seeking to inflict harsher penalties on a person, they want to send a criminal defendant to jail instead of giving them probation.

Burglaries and thefts are serious charges to face. If convicted, you face serious penalties. Depending on the amount stolen, a theft can be charged as anything from a simple misdemeanor, up to a Class 2 felony. Charged as either first, second, or third degree, burglary charges inflict harsher sentences than thefts. Contact the Law Offices of Howard A. Snader, LLC to learn more about a first degree burglary and theft charge.

If there is an available defense, Howard Snader will find it and aggressively advocate for you during trial. In a burglary case, the state must prove you acted intentionally. We have successfully challenged countless cases by pointing out the flaws in the state’s case. During a theft case, I have defended people charged by arguing that the victim consented to your control over the property.

To learn more about property crimes like burglary and theft, call the Phoenix, Arizona, Law Offices of Howard A. Snader, LLC.

Call 602-957-3300 or contact me online for an initial consultation to discuss your criminal law matter.