Petit Theft

On Behalf of The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen | Feb 4, 2015 | Petit Theft

Petit theft is typically a misdemeanor theft charge in the State of Florida. A second degree petit theft means the value of the items taken were less than 100 dollars whereas a first degree petit theft means the value is 100-299 dollars. Or you...

Theft by employee, a matter of miscommunication?

On Behalf of The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen | Apr 9, 2014 | Petit Theft

You trust them like a family member. When your most trusted employee steals from you it shakes your confidence and makes you wonder who that person really was all along. But what if there is more to the story? I've heard all kinds of cases involving office managers...

Should Petit Theft Be Punished To The Fullest Extent?

On Behalf of The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen | Mar 26, 2014 | Petit Theft

Since our earliest childhood memory, we have had it embedded into our skills that we should not steal. And yet, in some form or another, we have all stolen something of value at least once in our life. Is "petit theft" in our blood?At what point do we stop...

Orlando Petit Theft

On Behalf of The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen | Dec 23, 2013 | Petit Theft

Petit Theft is a serious charge and if you have been arrested for it you need legal assistance right away. In Orange County (Orlando) Judges will routinely give jail time for these charges even on a first offense. It is considered a crime of dishonestly and if you are...