Florida theft and property crime defense
Florida theft charges cover a wide range of conduct, from a retail accusation to grand theft, burglary, or organized retail theft. The degree of the offense generally follows the value of the property, the method alleged, and any prior history. The Bonderud Law Firm defends theft and property-crime cases in Duval County and throughout the state.
What the State must prove
A theft case usually requires proof that property was taken or used with the intent to deprive the owner, and that the property had a particular value. Value is often disputed. So is intent, especially in cases that began as a civil disagreement, a family property dispute, or a misunderstanding in a store. Organized retail theft is a distinct statutory theory with its own elements. We read the statute that was actually charged, not a generic label.
Video, receipt data, and statements to loss-prevention staff frequently appear in these files. We examine how the evidence was collected and whether a confession or a civil demand letter was obtained in a way that can be used in court.
Consequences beyond the charge
A theft allegation can affect employment, professional licensing, and immigration status. In some files a civil claim travels with the criminal case. We discuss those collateral issues when they are real, without treating them as a reason to overstate any particular result.
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Questions we are often asked
What are the office hours?
The office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern, at 2130 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204. Messages left after hours or on weekends are reviewed the next business day. For urgent matters, call (904) 438-8082.
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Do you have more than one office?
No. The firm's only office is at 2130 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville. We represent clients throughout Florida, and in selected federal matters elsewhere, from that office.