Charged with theft or a property crime?

The attorneys of Waeckerle Law, Prof. LLC have the experience needed to assist you in defending against crimes of Grand Theft.  In South Dakota, the class of felony a person will face when being accused of theft depends on whether a firearm was involved and on the value of the property allegedly stolen. 

If you are facing charges of grand theft and have questions about your case or your rights, the attorneys of Waeckerle Law are here to help.

Alleged acts of forgery can have severe and long-term ramifications on the accused. Whenever a potential crime of dishonesty is involved, it is important to have a trusted lawyer by your side. Forgery is often such a crime, and its allegations can come in many forms, including:

1. Document forgery.  Altering or manufacturing legal documents.
2. Check fraud. Writing unauthorized checks or falsifying signatures/banking information. 
3. Identity-Theft. Using someone else's identifying documents 

Burglary charges accuse a defendant of entering or remaining in an unoccupied structure with the intent to commit a crime. This seems simple enough. However, something as straightforward as when the crime allegedly occurred can make a huge difference on your defense. 

As it relates to burglary, for example, the time of day can make a drastic difference. For instance, the distinction between first degree burglary (SDCL 22-32-1(3)) and second-degree burglary (SDCL 22-32-3), is whether the accused conduct occurred in the nighttime.  See State v. Robertson, 2023 S.D. 19, 990 N.W2d. 96.