Skilled and Aggressive Theft Crime Lawyer in Chicago

Being charged with a theft crime is quite serious and can have major repercussions to your long-term future. Whether you were charged with shoplifting, burglary/robbery, identity theft, carjacking, receiving or possessing stolen property, white collar crimes like counterfeiting, fraud crimes, insider trading and embezzlement, a federal crime such as identity theft, credit card fraud, extortion, larceny or tax evasion, you deserve top-notch representation to protect your rights.

Ramifications of a Theft Crime Conviction

In Illinois, theft crimes are usually prosecuted with vigor and zeal. A conviction can lead to severe and devastating consequences such as:

• Incarceration
• Restitution
• Substantially large fines
• Probation
• Community service
• A criminal record, which can make it very difficult to find or maintain employment, as well as limit your housing options in the future.

This is why it is so important to have a skilled and aggressive defense attorney like Vadim A. Glozman on your side. Chicago defense attorney Glozman has represented individuals from all walks of life including businessmen, doctors, lawyers, and political figures, among many others. Whether representing a high-profile or indigent client, all are represented with an equal vigor and tenacity. Attorney Glozman works closely with clients to effectively develop a viable defense strategy and makes sure they understand how to best protect their rights when facing serious theft charges.

His client-focused representation has earned him numerous professional accolades, including being recognized as a “Rising Star” Super Lawyer in Illinois (2018-present).

Examples of Theft Crimes

Under Illinois law, theft is the intentional taking and carrying away of the personal property of another without permission and with intent to permanently deprive. There are many different ways to commit a theft crime and there are many different penalties for conviction of a theft crime. Depending on the value of the items or merchandise that you are charged with stealing, you could face extremely harsh and life altering penalties for conviction of this crime.

Penalties may include fines, restitution of the value of the stolen items, jail time, and other penalties depending on your case. If you are facing charges of theft crimes then you will greatly benefit from the legal assistance provided by Chicago defense attorney Vadim A. Glozman.

A conviction of a theft offense on your record can stand in your way long after your trial and make it difficult to gain employment, obtain loans, or obtain professional licensing. It is vital that a skilled theft crime lawyer is brought into the case early to investigate the circumstances and the evidence. If it is determined if your rights have been violated this can allow us to take action to have the charges reduced or dismissed. Chicago criminal lawyer Vadim A. Glozman has a history of success in these types of criminal cases. He can adeptly represent you if you have been charged with any of the following theft crimes:

• Shoplifting
• Burglary
• Petty theft
• Grand theft
• Identity theft
• Computer theft crimes
• Fraud
• Embezzlement
• Forgery
• Possession of stolen property

Overview of Federal Theft Crimes

In addition to state-based theft crimes, it is important to understand that you could potentially be charged with a federal crime involving theft. Specifically, 18 U.S. Code Chapter 31 defines federal theft and embezzlement offenses. While a simple theft or shoplifting offense is not going to lead to federal charges, you could be tried in a federal court for:

• Stealing from an employee benefit fund. (Code Section 664)
• Stealing from employment and training funds (Code Section 665)
• Theft or bribery related to programs that receive federal funds (Code Section 666)
• Stealing livestock (Code Section 667)
• Stealing major or important art (Code Section 668)
• Theft related to health care (Code Section 669)
• Stealing medical products (Code Section 670)

These are very serious criminal offenses that could result in lengthy terms of imprisonment in a federal penitentiary. If you are charged with a theft crime, whether it be a state crime or federal crime, it is critically important to secure quality representation sooner rather than later.

How a Chicago Theft Lawyer Can Help

When you are accused of a serious theft crime (e.g., petty or grand larceny), there are certain defenses that can be raised on your behalf. Here are some examples:

• Lack of intent to appropriate property or deprive owner of its value.
• Crime committed under duress due to fear of serious bodily injury or death.
• Rightful claim of ownership to the allegedly stolen property.

Your attorney should be ready and able to raise these types of defenses on your behalf in court. They should also be able to persuasively present your case to a judge and/or jury.

It is important to remember that the prosecutor carries the burden of proving every element of the crime to obtain a conviction against you. A skilled Chicago theft attorney can help introduce doubt into whether you actually violated state or federal laws.

Contact Chicago Theft Crime Defense Lawyer Vadim A. Glozman Today

Vadim A. Glozman has a long record of successfully representing clients charged with a variety of theft offenses. Depending upon the circumstances of your arrest, there may be a number of ways to address and construct your defense. Attorney Glozman will examine all of the evidence against you including the procedures followed by the law enforcement before, during and following your arrest. Your defense begins with recounting the details of events which led up to and followed your arrest to a skilled and determined criminal defense lawyer.

Vadim A. Glozman will aggressively defend you, no matter the complexity of your case. He will also be there for you through all stages of litigation including grand jury investigations, verdicts, sentencing, and appeals. He understands that no two cases are alike and provides an individualized assessment and approach to every case he handles in order to ensure the best possible outcome for his clients.