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Greenville Larceny Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer for Larceny Charges in North Carolina

Whether you made a poor decision, were dared, were framed or were falsely accused, theft and larceny charges in North Carolina are serious. If you are arrested or if you are convicted, your record of a misdemeanor or felony charge for larceny will be accessible to schools, employers and licensing boards.

Protect your reputation and your future opportunities by working with an experienced criminal defense attorney. I am Neil W. Morrison, a lawyer based in Greenville, North Carolina. I work to protect the rights of students and adults and to obtain the best outcome possible, including having the charges dismissed or reduced to a lesser included offense.

To schedule an initial consultation with me, contact my office by calling 866-270-3658.

Felony and Misdemeanor Larceny Charges

Larceny involves taking property that does not belong to you. Often, it takes the form of shoplifting. The degree of charges is determined by identifying what was allegedly taken, how it was taken and the value of the item(s) in question.

Larceny can be compounded by actions such as larceny of a firearm. Importantly, if you are a felon in possession of a firearm, federal charges may follow.

Protecting Your Future

If this is a first offense and you have no criminal record, it may be possible to get deferred prosecution or have the charges dismissed. Importantly, this makes you eligible for an expungement of your arrest record. With this solution, there will be no fines or court costs. However, you may be required to complete community service, compensate the victim for the items taken and make restitution.

With the successful expungement of your record, any mention of arrest for larceny, whether felony or misdemeanor is erased. This effectively allows you to move forward into educational and career opportunities that may have been otherwise closed to you due to a criminal or arrest record.

Whether this is a one-time larceny offense or a repeat offense, choose an experienced and effective criminal defense attorney in North Carolina. Contact my office today to schedule an initial consultation.