Property Crimes:

Whether you have been charged with shoplifting, auto theft, burglary, or any other property related crime, our firm has the knowledge and experience to defend your case. Mr. Buckallew has handled a wide variety of property crimes and has the expertise to defend your rights and provide you with superior legal representation in court. If you, or someone you know, has been charged with a property related offense, including (but not limited to) any of those listed below, call our office today to schedule a free case consultation.

Burglary is generally defined as a person (or accomplice) entering or remaining unlawfully, in a residential structure, a nonresidential structure, a fenced commercial or a residential yard with the intent to commit a theft or felony. These charges can be more serious if a person is in possession of a deadly weapon in the course of committing any theft or any felony under these provisions.
A.R.S. §§ 13-1506; 13-1507; 13-1508

Criminal damage can include (but is not limited to), damaging or tampering with property of another person and drawing messages, symbols, etc. on public or private building structures without the permission of the owner. If the value of the damaged property is ten thousand dollars or more, it is a class 4 felony; if the value of the damaged property is two thousand dollars or more, but less than ten thousand dollars, it is a class 5 felony; if the value of the damaged property is more than two hundred fifty dollars but less than two thousand dollars, it is a class 6 felony; in all other cases, criminal damage is a class 2 misdemeanor.
A.R.S. § 13-1602

Criminal trespass can be generally defined as a person who knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in a residence (class 6 felony), a fenced residential yard (class 1 misdemeanor) or a nonresidential structure or fenced commercial yard (class 2 misdemeanor).
ARS §§ 13-1504; 13-1503

Robbery is generally defined as a person who threatens or uses force against any person with intent to coerce surrender of the property from said person. A person commits armed robbery if, in the course of committing robbery, such person (or accomplice) is armed with a deadly weapon or threatens to use a deadly weapon.
A.R.S. §§ 13-1902; 13-1904

Shoplifting is generally defined as a person knowingly obtaining goods from an establishment without paying the purchase price; or charging the purchase price of the goods to a fictitious person; or paying less than the purchase price of the goods by altering, removing, or substituting the price tag; or concealment of the goods.
A.R.S. § 13-1805

Theft is generally defined as a person knowingly, and without lawful authority, taking control of property of another with the intent to deprive the other person of such property. The charges can range anywhere between a class 1 misdemeanor, all the way up to a class 2 felony depending on the value of the property in question.
A.R.S. § 13-802

Theft of means of transportation occurs when a person knowingly and without lawful authority, controls another person’s vehicle with the intent to permanently deprive the person of said vehicle.
A.R.S. § 13-1814

Unlawful use of means of transportation involves knowingly taking unauthorized control over another person’s vehicle, without the intent to permanently deprive, or knowingly being transported in a vehicle that the person believes is in the unlawful possession of another person.
A.R.S. § 13-1803

The penalties for these types of property crimes can vary significantly depending on the severity of the crime and whether an individual has other historical prior felony convictions. It is critical to hire an experienced attorney who understands the legal nuances relating to these types of charges and who will work to protect your rights and defend your case. If you or someone you know is facing allegations of a property related crime, contact our office today for a free evaluation of your case.