Theft Charges Defense Strategies

Summary

Theft over $2500 in Tennessee is a Class D Felony, punishable by 2-12 years of imprisonment and fines up to $5000. Common defenses include lack of intent or mistaken identity. Invoices for work done on the vehicles can serve as proof. Seek legal counsel for a robust defense. Contact the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands for assistance.

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Henderson county
I understand your situation. Can you please specify what charges are against you? This will help me guide you better.
Theft over $* ×*
Theft over $* is considered grand larceny in Henderson County. Here are some key points:
- It's a felony, punishable by imprisonment and fines.
- Defense could include lack of intent or mistaken identity.
Contact Henderson County District Court for more information:

Henderson County District Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * N Main St, Henderson, KY *
Website: www.hendersonky.us
Henderson county Tennessee
I apologize for the confusion earlier. In Tennessee, theft over $* is considered a Class D Felony. Here are a few points to consider:
- It is punishable by *-12 years of imprisonment and fines up to $*.
- Common defenses include lack of intent or mistaken identity.
Contact Henderson County Courthouse for more information:

Henderson County Courthouse


Phone:(*) *-*
Address: * Monroe Ave, Lexington, TN *
Website: www.hendersoncountytn.gov
So could yall help me with this case
I'm afraid we can't provide direct legal representation. However, we can help you understand your situation better. For legal representation, you may want to consider hiring a defense attorney.
On august 15th i recieved a call from a guy saying his grandfather had passed away. That he had left him * vehicles and they had been sitting for a while and asked if i could possibly get them running for him. I told him yes to give me the address and i will see about getting them going. The guy told me that he would leave the key in the one car and the other he didnt have a key for. So i had the vehicles for over a month and had already got them both running so me and my son go by the address where the vehicles was picked up from and nobody was there a couple of day later the sheriffs department shows up and ask me if the vehicles where mine i told them no they are not i am working on them for someone. Within * minutes of them being at my house they handcuff me and take me to jail because i wasnt finding the info he asked for going through 30 days or more worth of calls trying to find the number the guy called me from. I would appreciate if yall could help me or point me in the wrong direction.
It seems like a complex situation. Did you have any written agreement or any kind of proof for the work you were supposed to do on these vehicles? This could be important for your defense.
I got the invoices for the work i done but never got to talk to the guy to get t
I understand this must be distressing for you. The invoices can serve as proof of your work. However, it's crucial to seek legal counsel. In Tennessee, you can reach out to the Legal Aid Society for assistance. Here are their details:

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands


Phone:(*) *-*
Address: * Murfreesboro Pike #*, Nashville, TN *
Website: www.las.org