Theft Defense in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Theft charges, even seemingly minor, can severely impact your freedom, reputation, and record. Allegations often involve disputed property, misunderstandings, or mistaken identity. Counter parties in business disputes will sometimes try to use the criminal courts and criminal charges to gain the upper hand rather than proceed by civil lawsuit. Or, they will try to obtain criminal charges prior to filing a civil lawsuit — as a means of bolstering their claim for money damages.
At Chattanooga Criminal Defense Law Firm, we take theft charges seriously. Our seasoned attorney thoroughly investigates details, examines evidence, and challenges the prosecution’s claims to seek dismissal, reduced charges, or acquittal.
What Is Theft?
- Shoplifting
- Burglary
- Robbery
- Petty and grand theft
Our approach focuses on disproving intent, establishing mistake of fact or impossibility, suppression and confrontation of illegally obtained or improper evidence and protecting you from harsh penalties including jail time and fines.