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August 27, 2009

Jacksonville Theft Conviction Leads to Suspended Florida Driver's License

Many defendants charged with Jacksonville Petit Theft enter a plea of guilty or no contest to the offense without regard to the consequences such plea may have on the status of their Florida driver's license. A plea to a Jacksonville theft crime may result in Florida driver's license suspension ranging from 6 months for a first theft conviction to 12 months for a second or subsequent conviction.

Florida Statute Section 812.0155 gives the court the authority to order a Florida Driver's License suspension for anyone convicted of a theft crime. Additionally, this law mandates that the court order the suspension of a Florida Driver's License for anyone that has more than one conviction of theft.

If you are charged with a Theft Crime in Jacksonville, contact a Jacksonville Theft Attorney to discuss all aspect of your case.  

Posted by Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer Cynthia M. Veintemillas | | Email This Post

Posted In: Petit Theft , Theft

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December 23, 2008

Jacksonville Couple Arrested for Grand Theft of Puppy

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Moreen Cunningham and Aaron Taber were arrested for Jacksonville Grand Theft of an $850 Chihuahua.  In Jacksonville, Florida, Grand Theft is a felony if the property stolen is worth more than $300.  Cunningham took the puppy, and Taber stated that he could not stop her.  

Depending on Taber's involvement in this Jacksonville Grand Theft, he may be charged as a principal.  If a Jacksonville criminal defendant is charged as a principal, he will be treated as if he committed the same crime as his Jacksonville co-defendant.  In this case, Taber will be treated as if he committed the Jacksonville Grand Theft if:
  1. Taber had a conscious intent that the Jacksonville Grand Theft be committed, and
  2. Taber did something to assist or encourage Cunningham to commit the Jacksonville Grand Theft.   

Posted by Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer Cynthia M. Veintemillas | | Email This Post

Posted In: Grand Theft , Theft

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December 23, 2008

Jacksonville Grand Theft of a Puppy

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Moreen Cunningham and Aaron Taber have been charged with Grand Theft in Jacksonville, Florida.  The couple is accused of stealing a puppy valued at $850 from a Jacksonville pet store.  Cunningham told police that she committed the Jacksonville Grand Theft in order to give the puppy to her children as a Christmas present, while Taber stated that he could not stop her.  

While Grand Theft is a serious crime in Jacksonville, Florida, Cunningham's actions are not unheard of.  Many Jacksonville residents are feeling the pressure of a declining economy and job losses.  While this does not justify the Jacksonville Grand Theft, Cunningham does not necessarily deserve a harsh sentence.  Instead, the prosecutor should look at her criminal record and the circumstance surrounding her Jacksonville Grand Theft arrest to decide what sentence is appropriate.  If Cunningham does not have a criminal record, she should be eligible for the Jacksonville pre-trial intervention program.  The Jacksonville pre-trial intervention program helps first offenders by allowing them to give back to the Jacksonville community and in return, their charges will be dropped.  

Posted by Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer Cynthia M. Veintemillas | | Email This Post

Posted In: Grand Theft , Theft

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