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Theft & Property Crimes Attorney in St. Louis, MO
Theft and property crimes are serious matters. Representation by an attorney is crucial. Based in St. Louis, experienced criminal defense lawyer David Mueller helps clients charged with theft and property crimes in federal and state court in both Missouri and Illinois.
Theft and Property Crimes Should Not Be Taken Lightly
If you face arrest or questioning regarding a theft or property crime, you could be facing jail time. However brief, an arrest on a Friday that keeps you incarcerated over the weekend before you can be brought before a judge to receive a bond can lead to the loss of a job, housing, or even parental rights. Even if no one was hurt, and only property may be involved, the government takes these cases seriously and charges them as felonies if they can. Hiring a competent attorney immediately is your best chance of avoiding adverse outcomes.
It’s important to remember that the police and prosecutors are political entities. Local businesses — and especially large companies — put enormous pressure on law enforcement to prosecute theft crimes to the maximum extent of the law. If you’re charged with a theft or property crime, you may be facing a police department, a prosecutor’s office, and a Fortune 500 company. Don’t do it alone. With experience in hundreds of theft and property cases, David Mueller understands the laws and technical approaches that can minimize the potential harm to his clients.
David has successfully defended against these types of charges. In one case in which he represented a client accused of stealing from a laundromat, he demonstrated that the individual charged was more than a state away at the time of the crime, by acquiring the client’s timecards from the client’s employer. Throughout his career, David has won many preliminary hearings through his strategic cross examination of police officers, highlighting that they often have no personal knowledge of the allegations and cannot identify David’s clients.
Financial Penalties for Theft Crimes
In addition to potential jail time, theft crimes often come with collateral financial consequences related to a conviction, such as:
- Court costs and fines
- Full restitution for the value of the property taken and not recovered
- Incidental property damage, linked to the theft
Schedule a Free Consultation Today
David Mueller has the experience and skill to defend against any state or federal theft or property offense. If you are facing this type of offense in Missouri or Illinois, contact David for a free consultation by calling
(314) 530-8633or using the online contact form.