Theft charges can cause significant harm to your reputation and future opportunities. Whether you have been charged with misdemeanor or felony theft, Philip N. Clark will use any flaws in the prosecution’s case to potentially get the charges reduced or dismissed. Give Philip N. Clark a call or request a consultation.
Theft Under Tennessee Law – Tennessee criminal statutes say that “a person commits theft of property if, with intent to deprive the owner of property, the person knowingly obtains or exercises control over the property without the owner’s effective consent.” (Tenn. Code. Ann. § 39-14-103.) Stated another way, you commit theft in Tennessee by unlawfully taking someone else’s property while having no intent to give it back to its owner.
Classifications and Penalties for Theft – Like many state, Tennessee classifies theft offenses according to the value of the property or services involved in the offense.
Class A Misdemeanor Theft (shoplifting, theft of merchandise)
Class E Felony Theft
Class D Felony Theft
Class C Felony Theft
Class B Felony Theft
Class A Felony Theft
For more information on drug charges in Tennessee, look at Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-14-101 et seq.
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