Areas of Practice
Theft, Burglary, White Collar Crime
Theft crimes run from stealing thousands of dollars, a car, a weapon, bad checks, fraud, embezzlement, or shoplifting food. The penalties run large and small, too. It could be a felony or misdemeanor or even a summary offense. A real problem is that even a small charge can give you a criminal record that will disqualify you from government work or working for a bank or an insurance company.
Burglary, sometimes mistaken for robbery, is actually entering a house, building, office, shed and sometimes a car to commit a crime, usually theft. These penalties can be stiff.
I represented a man who was accused by his "buddy" of breaking into a business with him. The jury saw how the accuser actually committed the crime and blamed my client to save his own skin. Not guilty.
Theft charges tarnish your honesty. It can scar your reputation.
Get help, and get it soon.
If you have been arrested or charged with a criminal offense, you need a good lawyer. At the Law Offices of Andrew F. Schneider, all matters involving your freedom and good name are taken very seriously. We provide experienced, effective criminal defense.