Theft Crimes: Tough Economic Times
Employers almost always avoid hiring job candidates once they find out about theft related convictions. Theft offenses are cases in which the prosecution alleges you took something of value without the lawful owner’s consent. These crimes include: Shoplifting, Robbery, Petty Theft, Commercial and Residential Burglary, Credit Card Fraud, Identity Theft, Welfare Fraud and other possession offenses. It is critical to protect your future by avoiding one of these convictions, because a mistake—not mitigated by the Law Offices of Juan F. Dotson—could ruin an opportunity or result in a job loss in the following fields: retail sales, government positions of public trust, state or federally licensed professions.
Our office understands the devastating effects of a theft conviction and approaches each case accordingly. Some clients must take their case to trial. In others, it is in the client’s interest to plead guilty to minimize their exposure to prison or significant amounts of time in county jail. Resolutions that minimize employment-related consequences can be specially crafted.
All non-citizens should plead not guilty and consult with the Law Offices of Juan F. Dotson or an immigration attorney. Many criminal offenses, even misdemeanors, can prevent you from ever becoming a citizen, or worse, result in your immediate removal (deportation) from the United States.