Ohio Property Crime and Theft Attorney

There’s no such thing as a “minor” theft crime. Even the theft of a small amount of value can call into question your trustworthiness, which can damage your reputation, your relationships, and your career and job prospects. If you have been charged with theft or another property crime, you don’t just want the case resolved quickly and favorably; you want it handled strategically and discreetly by an experienced theft attorney.

Being charged with a property crime can be a result of mistaken identity, ownership dispute, a misunderstanding, or simply an error of judgment on your part. Whatever the circumstances, the course of your entire future shouldn’t be determined by your worst day. With so much at stake, working with an experienced theft attorney is an investment in your future. Contact Wes Buchanan to get the help you need, right from the start.

Defense of Ohio Theft and Property Crimes

Attorney Wes Buchanan has concentrated his practice almost exclusively in criminal defense for over a decade. As a respected Ohio theft attorney, he represents clients throughout Akron and Northeast Ohio who are charged with a wide range of misdemeanor and felony theft and property crimes, including:

• Theft
• Unauthorized use of property (joyriding)
• Theft of services
• Passing bad checks
• Credit card fraud
• Identity fraud
• Insurance fraud
• Receiving stolen property
• Criminal mischief
• Vandalism
• Carjacking
• Tampering with property
• Trespass
• Counterfeiting
• Forgery

Certain circumstances, such as theft of a firearm or drugs or theft from a vulnerable person, enhance theft offenses and are punished even more seriously, including having the potential for increased jail or prison sentences. An experienced theft crime attorney understands how prosecutors apply these enhancements and knows how to challenge them effectively

Why Working With a Theft Attorney Matters

Prosecutors often file the highest charge that the facts of a case might support. An experienced theft crime attorney can push back against overcharging and attack unfounded assumptions. In doing so, he can help control the narrative of the case. Your defense attorney will prevent the prosecution from taking procedural shortcuts and force them to prove every claim they are making about you, revealing any weaknesses in the case. Critically, a good theft attorney will also help control the narrative outside of the courtroom, protecting your reputation.

Wes Buchanan won’t give you scare tactics or false hope if you are charged with a property crime. He’ll give you the facts in a straightforward way, along with a realistic plan for dealing with them. Then he’ll fight for you at every step of the legal process.