Property Crime Cases

Property Crimes

If you have been charged with a property crime you need the counsel of an experienced attorney who knows the best way to handle your case. For a consultation about your options concerning charges ranging from graffiti to arson, contact the law firm of Chris Bucio at (937)903-6668. Even an individual charged with a property crime may not realize they were committing a serious criminal offense. Even vandalism, graffiti, and criminal mischief can result in large fines and lengthy jail time. As well as face a criminal record, unable to own a firearm, hold certain jobs, and your ability to receive certain forms of government assistance.

Protect You From the Consequences of a Conviction

The best alternative in property offense cases will depend on many factors, such as the value of the property involved, prior convictions, and the evidence against you.

• Property Crimes
• Criminal Mischief 
• Criminal Trespassing
• Vandalism /Graffiti
• Arson
  

Defenses for Property Crime

If you have been charged with a property crime in Dayton, certain defenses may be available to the allegations against you. However, these defenses do not apply in every situation, so it is very important to consult with a criminal defense attorney to discuss the particular facts of your case to determine whether any defenses are applicable to your situation. Some of the most common property crimes include:

• Justification – Justification is commonly defined as an act that would typically be considered a criminal offense, but is not in your particular situation because the conduct was necessary for an emergency situation to prevent public or private injury, or the act was authorized or required by law.
• Duress – Duress is a defense that can be used when an individual committed a criminal act or engaged in criminal conduct because they were threatened with immediate violence by another person, and another person in the same or similar situation would have acted the same way.
• Renunciation – This defense may apply in your situation if you withdrew from participation in the criminal act before the crime began, and they must have also taken considerable steps to prevent the crime.

When you're arrested and charged with a property or theft crime, don't delay — call us today! You need an attorney with over 17 years of criminal law and trial experience to work for you! We are your Ohio defense!

CASES WE HAVE WON:

STATE V. BILLIEL:

In 2023, Mr. Villegas was in Allen County representing our client who was being charged with Domestic Violence, Assault, and Criminal Damaging. After gathering and analyzing all the evidence Attorney Villegas had all three charges dismissed. After showing that the alleged victim was the aggressor.