RI and MA Burglary, Robbery and Larceny Lawyer

Theft crimes in Rhode Island are are considered very serious and have very serious consequences depending on the classification of the crime

Robbery is the felonious and forcible taking of property (goods or money) from another by violent means or mean which wreak fear into the victim.

Robbery in Rhode Island carries a maximum incarceration time of life in prison and in conjunction with the incarceration time a fine of $15,000 may also be applied by the court.

Burglary is any unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime. The are many factors which will influence the sentence for such a crime such as the…

• Location of the burglary
• Time of the burglary – if the breaking and entry were committed at different times it may not be considered burglary
• Method used to commit the burglary, there must be breaking and entry
• The intention of the burglary, it must be felonious

Burglary in Rhode Island carries a maximum incarceration time of life in prison and in conjunction with the incarceration time a fine of $20,000 may also be applied by the court.

Larceny is the removal of personal property of another with the intention of depriving the owner of possession. In Rhode Island, there are two classifications of larceny, property under $500 in value and property over $500 value and the difference in punishment is severe.

• Larceny in Rhode Island for property valued under $500: incarceration 1 year max
• Larceny in Rhode Island for property valued over $500: incarceration 10 years max

In conjunction with the incarceration time a fine with a maximum of $5,000 may also be applied by the court.

If you have been charged, or are about to be charged, with any of the above it extremely important that you engage a top notch criminal defense lawyer to protect your interests.

When results matter... call RI and MA Criminal Defense Attorney Ann Sheeley...now!

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