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The Crime of Theft in Indiana<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
According to the statute decreed in Indiana Code \u00a7 35-43-4-1<\/a>, \u201cA person who knowingly or intentionally exerts unauthorized control over property of another person, with intent to deprive the other person of any part of its value or use, commits theft.\u201d Whether the crime of theft is burglary or robbery has a big impact on the severity of punishment an offender faces if caught by the authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A burglar is someone who breaks and enters into private commercial or residential property for the purpose of committing a felony or stealing something of value that does not belong to them. Here in Indiana, all forms of burglary are felony crimes, but ones that occur in a home or dwelling, or with the use of a deadly weapon, carry even higher punishment. The type of felony one faces depends on the type of structure or property they broke into, as well as, any existing enhancements (gun possession, deadly weapon, etc.). See the Indiana Code Section 35-43-2-1<\/a> to learn the details surrounding the statutes and penalties for burglary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u27a3 Basic Commercial Burglary – Level 5 Felony A robber is someone who uses force, intimidation, or violence against another person to commit a crime of theft. When an offender uses a deadly weapon to commit robbery, it is considered armed robbery<\/em>, and is a more serious offense. See the Indiana Code Section 35-43-5-1<\/a> to learn the details surrounding the statutes and penalties for robbery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u27a3 Robbery: Level 5 felony If a person enters a bank, holds up a gun, and demands cash\nfrom the teller, they are robbing the bank. If they were to have broken into\nthe bank after hours and stole from the safe, it would be considered burglary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If a person walks up to an old lady and uses a knife to steal her phone, he is robbing her. If the same person were to have taken the phone from the old lady\u2019s pocket when she wasn\u2019t looking, he would have committed pick-pocketing, which is not robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Theft is a common crime here in the United States, but it comes in many different shapes and forms. Accordingly, it also comes with a wide scope of legal penalties, all of which depend on the severity of the crime itself, as well as other mitigating and aggravating factors. If you are suspected of theft crimes<\/a>, your first and only priority should be to consult with a seasoned criminal defense lawyer who can build you a strong and impactful defense that will help you avoid the maximum penalties for your charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Call David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law at 317-636-7514<\/strong> to get help with your Indiana theft charges, today. Whether charged with robbery <\/a>or burglary<\/a>, our law firm offers free initial consultations to discuss the best strategies of defense for your case. Avoid the maximum penalties for your misdemeanor or felony criminal charges by calling David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law, today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Theft is an umbrella offense, meaning it is a category that encompasses a larger scope of crimes. Two of the most common types of theft crimes are burglary and robbery. In fact, you have likely watched movies depicting sneaky burglars … Continue reading Burglary<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\u27a3 Residential Burglary – Level 4 Felony
\u27a3 Burglary Resulting in Physical Injury – Level 3 Felony
\u27a3 Burglary While Armed with Deadly Weapon: Level 2 Felony
\u27a3 Residential Burglary Resulting in Physical Injury : Level 1 Felony<\/p>\n\n\n\nRobbery<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\u27a3 Armed Robbery: Level 3 felony<\/p>\n\n\n\nAn Example of the Difference<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
How to Defend Your Theft Charges<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Indiana Theft Lawyer <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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