Retail Theft Shoplifting Defense New Canaan, CT
New Canaan, Connecticut Shoplifting Defense Attorneys Will Defend Your Rights
Connecticut Retail Theft Defense Law Firm Represents Those Charged With Larceny
Under Connecticut law, retail theft or shoplifting is defined as larceny. Some of the actions that may constitute larceny in Connecticut include:
- Embezzlement
- Taking property under false pretenses or false promise
- Taking property that has been lost or delivered by mistake
- Theft of services
- Receiving stolen property
- Shoplifting
- Conversion of a motor vehicle
- Taking property through the fraudulent use of an Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
- Theft of utility services
- Theft of motor fuel
Connecticut classifies larceny either as a felony or a misdemeanor, depending upon the dollar value of the property stolen.
- Sixth Degree Larceny – Class C misdemeanor, involves the theft of property worth $500 or less, punishable by up to three months in jail and a fine up to $500
- Fifth Degree Larceny – Class B misdemeanor, involves the theft of property worth between $500 and $1,000, punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine up to $1,000
- Fourth Degree Larceny – Class A misdemeanor, involves the theft of property worth between $1,000 and $2,000, punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine up to $2,000
- Third Degree Larceny – Class D felony, involves the theft of property worth between $2,000 and $10,000, carries a sentence of one to five years and a fine of up to $5,000.
- Second Degree Larceny – Class C felony, involves the theft of property worth between $10,000 and $20,000, punishable by one to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000
- First Degree Larceny – Class B felony, involves the theft of property or services valued at more than $20,000, carries a one to 20 year term of imprisonment and a fine up to $15,000
The Law Offices of Mark M. Kratter, LLC has been successfully defending New Canaan citizens charged with shoplifting since 1993 – let us put our vast experience to work for you. Contact our law firm online or call 203-678-8135 to set up a free initial consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys today.