The Umansky Law Firm

An employee of a local Florida business was charged with stealing (grand theft) pursuant to an ongoing scheme of approximately $17,000 from their employer over a three-and-a-half year period. As a result of being charged, the employee hired the Umansky Law Firm to defend them against the charges.

Attorney Zahra Umansky negotiated with the prosecutor and was able to get a reduced charge of simple grand theft without the enhancement of ongoing scheme. Attorney Umansky was also able to negotiate for the client a no jail/prison sentence, as well as no conviction. Because of Attorney Umansky, the client received a withholding of adjudication, 18 months probation, restitution, theft class, and community service hours.

Many people believe prison or jail time is the best thing for those who break the law. However, it is often more appropriate to simply give the person probation and a fine, as well as counseling and community service. The person knows what they have avoided in jail time and are usually thankful to be given a second chance at making things right. Prison is not a place for every single person who makes a mistake.

If you have been charged with theft in Orange County or Orlando, Florida, or anywhere else in the state of Florida, please contact the experienced criminal defense attorneys at the Umansky Law Firm for an initial and confidential consultation.