Tucson Property Crimes Lawyer

Property crimes typically involve various types of theft or destruction of property. These are crimes that can be charged as both misdemeanors and felonies.

Examples of property crimes in Arizona can include but are not limited to the following:

• Arson – This occurs when you knowingly set fire to buildings, structures, or someone’s personal property that results in its damage.
• Burglary – Enter into, or remaining unlawfully in, someone else’s property with intent to commit a felony or a theft once inside.
• Criminal property damage – This can apply to damage done through various means, such as vandalism, trespassing, graffiti, burglary, arson, and more.
• Theft – You commit theft in Arizona if, without lawful authority, you knowingly take or control someone else’s property or services with the intent to deprive them, or obtain them through deception. This includes failing to return lost property, not paying for services you know require payment, or buying or controlling stolen metals. 

Penalties

Penalties for property crimes vary depending on the nature of the offense, the damage done, or the value of the goods or services stolen. When facing charges involving property crimes, you should speak with our attorney to determine the specific nature of the charges you are facing, their potential consequences, and your defense options. Our firm is experienced in the issues involved in property crimes, how law enforcement and the state investigate and prosecute them, and what can be done to help you combat them.