Edward C. Weber
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Edward C. Weber Akron Criminal Defense Attorney

Ohio Criminal Defense Lawyer

Shoplifting, Theft, Embezzlement

The unlawful taking of someone else's property is the legal definition for theft. Depending on the details of a particular situation, theft may be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor. Any crime involving theft can lead to many different penalties such as jail time, fines, fines and more. Being charged with any type of theft charge can be a serious situation. The extent of how serious it may be depends on what was stolen and the value of what is stolen, as well as the offender's criminal record. Being convicted of a shoplifting offense for the first time may be punishable by 1 year of informal probation and a small fine in most cases. In other cases it may just be reduced to an infraction which will prevent it from going onto any type of criminal record. A second offense, however, carries more severe penalities.

Are you or a loved one facing theft charges in the state of Ohio? A criminal defense lawyer will provide you with the shoplifting, theft, or embezzlement defense you need. Contact Edward C. Weber - the Ohio Criminal Defense Lawyer - today.

Embezzlement is a severe theft crime that is carried out by employees who are familiar with their company and exploit that knowledge for their own gain. The legal definition of embezzlement is the "illegal transfer of money or property for personal use." One huge difference between embezzlement and other types of theft is that embezzled property is legally possessed or accessed by the person doing the embezzling. Embezzlement charges can result in penalties regardless of the innocence or guilt iof the defendant. This is because embezzlement accusations can be embarrassing, and can often carry a lasting social stigma. Being charged with embezzlement can happen for almost any amount of money, even if it's very small.


If you have been arrested for shoplifting, burglary, theft, or any type of theft-related crime, it is vital to keep these 7 things in mind:

  • You have the undeniable right to have a lawyer present with you at every stage of the proceedings.
  • You have the undeniable right to a public trial by an impartial jury.
  • You have the undeniable right to remain silent before and during a trial. Nobody can force you to testify against yourself.
  • You have the undeniable right at trial to hear and question any witnesses who testify against you.
  • You have the undeniable right at trial to have witnesses testify on your behalf.
  • You have the undeniable right to appeal a determination of guilt after a trial has finished.
  • You are presumed innocent until you enter a plea of guilty or a criminal charge is proven "beyond a reasonable doubt."
Are you or a loved one facing theft charges in the state of Ohio? A criminal defense lawyer will provide you with the shoplifting, theft, or embezzlement defense you need. Contact Edward C. Weber - the Ohio Criminal Defense Lawyer - today.

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