Resolving Theft and Property Crime Charges in New York City
If you have been arrested or ticketed for theft charges ranging from shoplifting to insurance fraud or embezzlement, the advice of a knowledgeable defense attorney can protect your interests and help you seek a favorable resolution. Contact the criminal defense law firm of Galluzzo & Johnson in Manhattan to learn how our lawyers can advise you.
The main goal is to minimize your exposure to punishment. If we can achieve dismissal of the charges through a defense based on the facts, we'll pursue that objective. If you're facing a tougher choice between a plea and a trial, we'll do everything possible to improve the quality of your options. If you're charged with a felony, we'll try to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor. If you're charged with a misdemeanor, we'll work toward adjournment in contemplation of dismissal.
Your specific options will be highly sensitive to the circumstances of the case, any prior criminal history, the amount of money involved, and your interest in protecting a clean record for professional or personal reasons. We advise clients about the best approaches for meeting such charges as:
- Shoplifting or retail theft
- Dine-and-dash charges
- Passing bad checks
- Identity theft
- Credit card fraud
- Employee theft or embezzlement
- Insurance fraud
- Mortgage fraud
- Health care fraud
- Criminal charges against fiduciaries
If you work in a licensed profession and face charges related to a breach of trust or misappropriation of client funds, our attorneys can help you deal with any disciplinary or administrative proceedings related to the criminal charges as well as representing you on the felony or misdemeanor case. Zack Johnson has experience with the investigation and presentation of complex financial cases in both civil and criminal contexts.
Call 646-495-9416 to Consult With a Knowledgeable Defense Attorney
Galluzzo & Johnson advises clients about property or financial crimes in both the state and federal courts of New York. For more information about our approach to client service, contact our office in Manhattan.
