To convict you on charges of Petit or Grand Larceny, prosecutors must prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. This means that in order for the jury members to convict you, they must have no reasonable suspicion that you are innocent of the charges filed against you, based solely on the admissible evidence presented in court during your case.
This is a very high standard for prosecutors to attain, and there are several ways in which you may be able to present a strong defense. While no two cases are exactly alike, and there is no way to guarantee a positive outcome from any criminal trial, here are some examples of strategies that our defense attorneys could use to help you beat your Theft case.
Prosecutors have to follow strict procedural rules to lawfully collect and present evidence against you as a defendant. If you can prove that evidence in the prosecution’s case was gathered through unlawful means or is otherwise not court-admissible, you can petition a judge to throw out that evidence. This means that the prosecution cannot use it in their case, and jury members cannot consider it when deciding whether to convict you. This strategy can help you win your Theft case.
A surprising number of Theft prosecutions fail because the prosecution cannot definitively prove that a defendant actually possessed stolen property at any point. Remember, the allegations must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. If there is any reason whatsoever to suspect that you did not steal the property in question, or if your charges are based on mistaken identity, you can avoid conviction in your Theft case.
You cannot be convicted of Larceny as defined in the Connecticut Penal Code if you did not intentionally take someone else’s property with the intent to deprive them of its use and benefit from its use yourself. If you can show that you reasonably thought you had the right to possess the property in question or that you were not aware it lawfully belonged to someone else, that can be a strong defense against Theft charges.
If you are facing Larceny charges, you may wonder how to beat a Theft case. Defense attorneys can use many different strategies to build a successful legal defense. No matter what your unique circumstances are, getting help from skilled legal counsel will give you a far better chance of an acquittal than fighting your charges on your own. Click here to read what past clients say about working with us, and call Mark Sherman Law today for a consultation.
