by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Feb 3, 2022 | Theft Crimes
You can face breaking and entering charges for breaking into almost any building or even walking around a home that is under construction. However, if you enter a building with the intent to steal or commit any other felony, your charges can become more serious. Let’s... by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Jan 26, 2022 | Theft Crimes
In North Carolina, larceny is the legal term to describe theft. In the past, our state described larceny as “grand” or “petit,” depending on the worth of the property stolen. However, in NC, grand larceny is no longer a criminal charge. Larceny is the charge, one... by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Jan 22, 2022 | Theft Crimes
If you’ve ever shoplifted or stolen property from someone else, you may wonder about the different terms used to describe the act of stealing. Which types of stealing can send you to jail? Is it illegal to possess stolen property? And what is the legal... by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Jan 3, 2022 | Theft Crimes
Our society depends on knowing when certain documents are real and true. Money, legal documents, deeds, certificates of education, and corporate stock certificates are instruments that people trust to mean something important. Forgery is a crime that gives a different... by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Dec 15, 2021 | Theft Crimes
There are many ways you can commit identity theft and benefit from someone’s accounts, ID, or services. Identity theft uses identifiable information, such as a driver’s license or account number, to open credit accounts, steal services, or obtain assets. North... by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Dec 7, 2021 | Theft Crimes
North Carolina may impose severe penalties if you get caught committing credit card fraud, forgery, or theft. Credit cards are a type of Financial Transaction Card or FTC. The penalties you face depend on the amount of money stolen, the type of credit card fraud, and...