Theft Crimes
There are many different types of crimes that can be considered theft crimes. Some of the more common ones include:
- Theft by unauthorized taking
- Theft by deception
- Receiving stolen property
- Theft of mislaid property
- Theft of services
- Unauthorized use of a vehicle or rental property
- Robbery
- Willful Concealment / Shoplifting
- Extortion
- Fraud
- Embezzlement
- White Collar Crimes
See N.H. RSA 637 generally for more detailed information, or click on the crime for more specific information on that crime.
Whether the Theft is a Misdemeanor or Felony will usually depend on which crime it is, the amount involved, any prior convictions, and other factors specific to that crime. Besides facing a fine and incarceration, theft crimes usually involve restitution to the victim.
Attorney Hynes has experience handling a variety of theft crimes from Class B Misdemeanors to Felonies.
Case Results
Charge: Receipt of Stolen Property
Facts: State claimed Client took property from goodwill. State claimed this was receiving stolen property
Result: Not Guilty! Attorney advised client to go to trial as the State could not prove the property was stolen at the time Client took possession of it. At the end of the State's case, Attorney Hynes argued they had not met their burden, and the Judge entered a Not Guilty verdict.
Client Testimonials
Experience
"I was charged with attempted murder, two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and as an accessory before and after the fact. I was facing a possibility of up to 10 years in prison for each offense. With Attorney Hynes' hard work and knowledge of the law, he was able to get all of the charges dismissed."
Jose C. – Fitchburg, MA
Kept me out of prison
"I was charged with indecent exposure. I had already had a previous conviction for this, and was therefore facing a potential Class B felony of up to 7 years in prison if convicted. Attorney Hynes believed in me when I told him I didn't do it. We went to trial and I was found Not Guilty!."
J.P. – Nashua, NH
Knows the Law
"I was arrested for theft. Attorney Hynes recommended I go to trial to fight the charge instead of a plea bargain. Thanks to Attorney Hynes' experience and knowledge of the law, at the end of the prosecution's case, Attorney Hynes got a verdict of not guilty as the prosecution had not proven its case."
Czeslaw H. – Salem, NH
Great Negotiation
"I was charged with a felony charge of possession with intent to distribute drugs. I am a college student and besides facing a lengthy prison term, any drug sentence would make me lose my finanical aid. He was able to quickly reduce it to a non possession drug charge so I could keep my finanical aid and did not go to jail."
M. G. – Derry, NH
Charge Dismissed, firearms returned, no contact order removed
"I was charged with Simple Assault, Domestic Violence. Attorney Hynes got the charge dismissed and I was able to see my fianceé again and able to keep my firearms."
Charles S. – Manchester, NH
Saved me from being Deported
I am an immigrant with a green card. I was arrested for shoplifting. Attorney Hynes informed me that this is considered a crime involving moral turputide, and under the Federal Immigration law I would likely be deported if convicted. Attorney Hynes was able to get the charge reduced to a violation, so that I can remain in the country with my family. He was able to do all of that any only charged me $500.
Danuta H. – Bedford, NHNew Hampshire Office locations include Hudson, Nashua, Portsmouth. New Hampshire Practice Locations Include: Manchester NH, Nashua NH, Amherst NH, Bedford NH, Claremont NH, Concord NH, Derry NH, Dover NH, Durham NH, Exeter NH, Franklin NH, Goffstown NH, Hanover NH, Hampton NH, Hollis NH, Hooksett NH, Hudson NH, Laconia NH, Lebanon NH, Londonderry NH, Keene NH, Merrimack NH, Milford NH, Newmarket NH, Pelham NH, Pembroke NH, Portsmouth NH, Raymond NH, Rochester NH, Salem NH, Somersworth NH, Windham NH. All Counties Served: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.
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