Skilled Rochester theft defense attorney representing clients in Monroe and surrounding counties

Seasoned Rochester theft defense attorney Joseph Lobosco has the knowledge and experience necessary to defend you against any kind of theft charge in criminal court. With over 30 years of experience as a New York attorney that includes time as both a prosecutor and defense lawyer, plus a record that includes getting favorable results for clients accused of theft crimes, Mr. Lobosco knows which strategies are needed to get the best outcome possible in your case.

As with any crime, a conviction in a theft case can have varying consequences for important parts of your life, including education, employment, housing and more. Depending on the exact charge, the severity of your sentence can range from consequences like fines and lengthy prison sentences.

With your future, finances and reputation on the line, you need an experienced legal professional to help you make more informed choices in your own defense and make use of strategies that’ll get you the best possible results. You need Joseph Lobosco.

What does it take to convict you of a theft crime?

Theft crimes in New York are outlined under Part 3 of New York’s Penal code, under Titles I, J and K. They generally fall under the categories of:

• Larceny
• Robbery
• Burglary
• Fraud
• Other

Larceny: In a larceny case, it must be proven that you stole someone’s property and specifically intended to withhold it permanently, for a significant period of time, for long enough to decrease its value, or to benefit from the majority of its value for yourself.

Robbery: If a crime that would otherwise be considered a larceny involves the use of physically violent force in order to commit the crime, you can be charged with robbery. The degree of the charge (and by extension, the severity of the potential sentence) is dependent on factors like the amount of force used, whether or not a deadly weapon was used or displayed, etc. 

Fraud: In the broadest sense, fraud crimes typically involve falsifying or misusing records or resources to receive an illegitimate benefit of some kind. Many different kinds of fraud are considered crimes in New York, and there are a wide range of means by which they’re committed. 

Burglary: You’ve committed a burglary crime when you, at the very least, have entered or remained unlawfully in a building with the intent to commit a crime inside of it. Penalties increase by factors such as the possession of a weapon, use of violence, etc. 

Other: Various other crimes are classified as forms of theft, including auto stripping, theft of services and criminal possession of stolen property, to name just a few. To see the full list with penalties in greater detail, see Title J, Article 165 of the state penal code.

Choose Joseph Lobosco

Pleading guilty to a theft crime can come with severe costs for your finances and time. You have the right to defend yourself against your criminal charges, and the ability to know whether you have a realistic chance of winning your case at trial. Joseph Lobosco is ready and willing to provide that for you and get you the biggest win possible in your case.

For more information and a no-cost, no-obligation review of your case from an experienced Rochester theft defense attorney, call Joseph Lobosco at (585) 353-0735 today.