Defense Against Charges of Stealing From an Elderly Person
Have you been charged with grand theft related to accusations of stealing from an elderly person? Perhaps you were accused of stealing from a parent, grandparent or other loved one. Perhaps you are a professional caregiver accused of stealing from an elderly person you were hired to care for. No matter what the situation, you are facing serious criminal charges. This is considered elderly abuse, and you could face misdemeanor or felony charges. Fight them.
I am attorney J. David Markham. Working out of offices in Lakeport and Ukiah, I serve people in those communities, as well as Clearlake and the surrounding parts of Lake and Mendocino counties. As a certified criminal law specialist, I have the experience to get results in cases involving grand theft charges.
Grand Theft and Embezzlement Charges
Allegations of elderly financial abuse that result in grand theft or embezzlement charges can come in many forms. Sometimes, the allegations are simple: You were accused of taking money from an elderly person's wallet. In other cases, the allegations are much more complex, involving coercion or diverting money from an elderly person's bank account into your own.
No matter how challenging a case may seem, I know how to handle it. I do not limit myself to the traditional paths taken by criminal defense lawyers. I am willing to consider one-of-a-kind approaches to cases that involve new and unique challenges. I will find a way to get results.
Misunderstandings Should Not Result in Criminal Charges
It is not unusual for these charges to be based on misunderstandings. Yes, money may have been taken, but that money may have been taken with the elderly person's permission. Perhaps the alleged victim forgot. Perhaps another family member believed that the elderly person did not have the capacity to grant such permission.
Sometimes, a thorough investigation is necessary, particularly when the allegations involve much more complex situations. I will work with investigators, forensic accountants and other experts to ensure that all relevant facts come to life. I will work with the prosecutor to have the charges reduced or eliminated based on weaknesses I find in his or her evidence and case.
Contact Me for a Free Consultation
Tell me about your case. Find out about the steps I can take to defend you against the grand theft and elderly abuse charges you are faced with.
