Articles Posted in Theft

Companies are using new high-tech methods to stop people from stealing. In this post, we’ll tell you about these methods and describe what penalties you can face for getting caught. High Tech Theft Deterrent Methods In 2015 alone, retailers took over $45 billion in losses due to shoplifting. Now, stores are working harder than ever…

What’s the difference between residential burglary and home invasion? We’ll describe the legal differences and penalties in this post, then explain how a skilled Illinois criminal attorney can help you fight your charges. Let’s start by looking at a recent case. Recent Home Burglary Case in Wilmette A Wilmette woman was recently arrested on three…

Burglary charges are more than just a case of theft. Even a minor burglary charge is a felony crime in Illinois, and the most severe cases could be a Class 1 felony. A conviction may lead to the loss of certain rights, jail time, and heavy fines. Thankfully, if you have recently been charged with…

There are all kinds of illegal acts that fall under the umbrella of “property crimes” in Illinois, and not all of them are created equal. Depending on what you are accused of doing, you may face a misdemeanor or a felony, and consequences vary quite a bit as well. Below, we’re going to detail the…

If a car isn’t locked, does getting inside and going for a ride still qualify as theft? Jamesha McChristine allegedly saw a woman exit her car and leave it running in a driveway on Dec. 20, 2017. McChristine is accused of entering the open car door and driving away in the car. She allegedly crashed…

The recent natural disasters in Texas and Florida have high costs attached to them. One of the highest costs is due to looting. When Hurricane Harvey passed over Texas, looters allegedly broke into vacated homes and businesses to pilfer valuables. Fourteen individuals were charged with looting in the Houston area only days after the hurricane…

Stealing or shoplifting is one of the most common teenage crimes. According to statistics put out by the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, 25 percent of shoplifters are kids, and 55 percent of adult shoplifters say they got started in their teens. Knowing this, it’s good to be prepared – as a parent – in…

How much time in prison would you receive from stealing a remote? A few days? Months? No jail time at all? What about 22 years? This is the case for Eric Bramwell, 35, of Illinois. Back in August of 2015, the man stole a universal remote from an apartment building. He left a glove at…

If you get caught stealing, you could be charged with theft. If you get caught stealing, you could be charged with robbery. Wait, what? Robbery and theft may seem like different terms for the same action. And in a way, they are. But there are big differences. If you get charged with theft in Illinois,…

If you are convicted of theft of over $300 in our state, you will be convicted of a Class 4 felony. That’s right – $300 is all it takes. And a Class 4 felony isn’t anything to sneeze at, either. Penalties can include one to three years in prison. And if you are incarcerated (Class…