Property Crimes

Under Rhode Island law, property crimes involve the unlawful theft, damage, destruction, or interference with a person's property.  In 2023, Rhode Island's property crime rate was 1,100 offenses per 100,000 people.  RI was ranked 46th among the 50 states.  Larceny-theft was considered the most common type of property crime committed followed by motor vehicle theft and burglary.

There are many different types of property crimes such as embezzlement, larceny, shoplifting, obtaining property by false pretenses or personation, or receiving stolen goods.  These property crimes include any and all minor crimes such as trespass to serious crimes such as arson.  The following are a list of common property crimes:  larceny, trespassing, vandalism, theft, burglary and arson.  The penalties for a person convicted of a property crime can include jail, restitution, probation, community service, fines and parole.  These penalties depend upon the nature and severity of the crime in addition to the defendant's past criminal history.

As a successful criminal defense attorney for over two decades, I have a lengthy track record of obtaining favorable results for my clients charged with  property crimes.  I have defended numerous clients in both Superior and District Court .  Additionally, I have defended clients in numerous jury trials, bench trials in addition to obtaining favorable plea bargains depending on the particulars of the case.  I mount a vigorous defense no matter whether the charge is considered a misdemeanor or felony.  

If you have been charged with a property crime, please do yourself a favor and contact me, an experienced criminal defense attorney, to defend you and get your life back on track. Whether you are confronting an accusation of a petty theft or a more serious accusation like a robbery, there are serious legal consequences facing you.  I have assisted countless clients in Rhode Island aggressively defend property theft charges and reach fair results in the court system. I am experienced with the difficult toll criminal charges take on an individual and I can assist you by aggressively defending you and by providing clarity to you in a challenging legal situation.