Elkton, Maryland, Theft Charge Attorneys

Rollins Law Group
Elkton, Maryland
410-885-4259 or toll free at 1-877-879-4982 - E-Mail

Even if you have committed the crime with which you are charged, such as theft or burglary, you have options for fighting those charges and do not have to plead guilty. The threat of jail time, restitution, large fines and a permanent criminal record are looming along with these charges and should be addressed by an experienced criminal defense lawyer.

The Rollins Law Group is committed to helping clients deal with misdemeanor and felony charges that may stem from a burglary or theft arrest. Our firm is family-operated and aggressive in our pursuit of justice in your case. We strive to see that clients' cases are dismissed whenever possible, or that a plea arrangement can be made that suits our clients' best interests. We are also skilled trial lawyers who can argue your case in front of a judge and jury if necessary.

Maryland Burglary Defense Attorneys

Burglary is generally defined as the breaking and entering into a home, car, boat, business or other property of another individual with the intent of committing a felony once inside. This is most frequently a theft, but burglary does not require that the crime have been a theft.

• First-degree burglary: A felony charge, first-degree burglary requires evidence of breaking and entering into a home with intent to commit a theft or violent crime.
• Second-degree burglary: Also a felony, second-degree burglary is the breaking and entering into a structure other than a dwelling, including watercraft, aircraft, railroad cars and other vehicles, generally termed as a "storehouse."
• Third-degree burglary: This felony level of burglary charge is defined as breaking and entering into a home or other dwelling with intent to commit a crime.
• Fourth-degree burglary: Unlike the previous degrees, fourth-degree burglary is a misdemeanor. This is a simple breaking and entering charge without specific intent to commit any additional crimes.

In addition to burglary cases, our firm also represents clients who have been charged with robbery. Robbery is taking property directly an individual by use of force, threat or intimidation. Robbery is a theft and an assault.

Elkton, Maryland, Theft Charge Lawyers

The Maryland criminal code states that the penalty for a theft charge is related to the value of the goods allegedly stolen. If the value of the stolen property is over $1,000, then the crime is considered a felony. If the value of the property is under $1,000, then the crime is considered a misdemeanor. In addition to the possibility of jail time, Maryland law requires the property to be restored to the owner or that the owner is compensated for the value of the stolen property (known as restitution).

• Misdemeanor: less than $100 (up to 90 days in jail)
• Misdemeanor: less than $1,000 (up to 18 months in jail and $1,000 in fines)
• Felony: greater than $1,000 (up to 15 years in prison and $25,000 in fines)
• Felony: theft of use by computer service, less than $1,000 (up to 18 months in jail and $500 in fines)
• Felony: theft of use by computer service, greater than $1,000 (up to 15 years in jail and $25,000 in fines)
• Felony: theft of motor vehicle (up to five years in jail and $5,000 in fines)

Contact an Elkton Burglary and Perryville, Maryland, Auto Theft Attorney

You do not have to face burglary, robbery, auto theft or other criminal theft charges alone. To schedule a free consultation for yourself or a family member with an experienced lawyer at our firm, call 410-885-4259 or toll free at 1-877-879-4982 or send us an e-mail.