A theft crime is a criminal offense that involves one person stealing another person’s property without permission or consent.  Theft crimes are broken down into two categories: petty theft and grand theft.  Petty theft is a lesser crime than grand theft, and is usually considered a misdemeanor because the property stolen has a low value.  Grand theft is generally categorized as a felony because the property stolen has a higher value.  There are vast arrays of theft crimes that are committed in the state of Oklahoma each and every year.  The most common theft crimes include:

·         Petty theft

·         Grand theft

·         Motor vehicle theft

·         Credit card theft

·         Identity theft

·         Embezzlement

·         Shoplifting

·         Robbery

·         Burglary

After a person has been charged with a theft crime, whether it was a misdemeanor or felony, it is always in his/her best interest to consult with a knowledgeable theft crimes defense attorney.  In many theft cases, a lawyer can negotiate with prosecutors to have the charges reduced, or even dismissed.  This is especially true in cases involving petty theft or a first time theft offense.  People who work with an experienced Oklahoma theft crimes lawyer have a better chance of fighting their criminal charges and moving forward with their lives.