by Robert Erickson | Aug 20, 2026 | Criminal Defense, Theft Defense
Four separate incidents, none of them individually worth much. Each one standing alone would be a misdemeanor. Then the charging document arrives and it’s a felony. That’s aggregation, and it’s one of the least understood mechanics in Florida theft...
by Robert Erickson | Jul 27, 2026 | Criminal Defense, Theft Defense
Picture this. You’re walking out of a store in Miami-Dade, and before you reach the parking lot, a loss prevention officer stops you. Maybe it was a bad decision. Maybe it was a misunderstanding. Either way, the panic sets in fast, and one thought usually jumps...
by Robert Erickson | Jul 6, 2026 | Criminal Defense, Theft Defense
Picture two shoplifting cases. In the first, someone walks out with a $740 item. In the second, the item rings up at $760. Twenty dollars apart. Yet one of those cases is a misdemeanor and the other is a felony. That’s not an exaggeration — it’s how...
by Robert Erickson | Jul 9, 2025 | Theft Defense
Being charged with theft in Florida can be stressful and frightening. You might wonder whether it’s possible to avoid a criminal trial altogether. The good news is that many theft charges—especially for first-time offenders or minor offenses—can be resolved without...
by Robert Erickson | May 14, 2025 | Theft Defense
Theft charges in Florida can range from relatively minor offenses to serious felonies carrying years of prison time. The key difference between petty theft and grand theft lies mainly in the value of the property allegedly stolen. But the consequences, both immediate...
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