
Overland Park Theft Crime Attorney
Burglary, Shoplifting, Petty Theft, Grand Theft and other Theft Crimes
A theft is simply the taking of another's property without permission. Have you been accused of committing a crime of theft and arrested? This can be an embarrassing experience which can leave a person uncertain and anxious about the future. Even a theft of involving an item of small value is a serious matter. The courts take theft crimes seriously. Prosecutors are interested in gaining convictions and generally push for the maximum penalties. Don't face this alone. An Overland Park criminal defense attorney at our firm works to resolve these charges and gain a positive outcome.
Theft Crime Lawyer in Overland Park
A theft of money or possessions valued at less than $1,000 is typically a misdemeanor, an amount greater than $1,000 is charged as a felony. When the accused has a prior theft conviction, the penalties can be more serious. Criminal defense of theft allegations can involve complex issues and depending upon the circumstances an effective defense strategy can differ greatly from one case to the next.
Theft includes a wide variety of offenses including:
- Shoplifting
- Fraud
- Bad checks
- Embezzlement
- Auto theft
- Misuse of public funds
- Robbery
- Burglary
- Petty theft
- Grand theft
Simply being accused of some form of theft can have an adverse effect on your reputation. If convicted you may face imprisonment, restitution, and a permanent criminal record. By taking immediate action in getting the assistance of a skilled theft lawyer the risk to your future may be reduced or eliminated.
We understand that good people can make mistakes and deserve help. Sometimes innocent people are accused and charged. Whatever your circumstances are, our legal team is prepared to assist you by exploring all possible ways to resolve your case. A respected criminal defense lawyer at our firm will listen carefully to your description of what occurred and can work with you to develop a strong defense.
If you are suspected of or have been charged with a theft, contact an Overland Park theft crime attorney at our firm who can construct an insightful and aggressive defense strategy.

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Extremely responsive, straight talking attorney that carries himself like none I have ever used in the past. Treated me like he was providing a service, rather than doing me a favor by taking my case. Gave me his opinion of my case and his recommendation on how he would approach it but let me make the final decisions. In the end he negotiated a deal with the prosecuting attorney that was better than I thought possible. Zero jail time and minimum fines totaling $250(maximum was $2500). Now, 6 months later he was able to get all of my remaining probation time terminated for good behavior. During that time he also helped out with a lease agreement for a rental property, and a bid contract. Considering the level of service I received and the results I got, in the future I won’t use anyone else.Criminal Defense Client
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I couldn't be more pleased with Mr. Gigstad's services. Contacting a law firm you typically are faced with leaving multiple messages and dealing with secretaries that might not always know the best route to take. From the very first time I contacted Roberts office he personally was always very quick to respond to email and explain exactly what need to be done in my case. You never want the need for a lawyer but if the need arises again I will not hesitate to contact Mr. Gigstad again for his services.Derek
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I was facing a second DUI and was very much dreading the impact this would make on my professional career and near future goals. Robert walked me through each part of the process and made sure I understood what to expect through the court process. He was very professional and made sure that no stone was turned. The end result, unbelievably was my charges were all dismissed. He was able to find an important information that lead to the dismissal. Would highly recommend Robert to others.Happy Client
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Robert was very easy to work with. He took care of my speeding ticket for a very reasonable fee and had the ticket amended down to a non-moving violation so no points against my drivers license or insurance rate increases. If you have a speeding ticket in the KC area that needs to be dealt with, I would highly recommend giving Robert a call.Mat
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Robert was able to handle our case with the utmost professionalism and discretion. He took the time to outline any and all appropriate courses of action, demonstrating what I viewed as a superior consultative prowess. I was very appreciative of his aid, and would highly recommend him to my family and friends.Adam
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I got an MIP and Fake ID charge in Lawrence and Robert Gigstad was extremely helpful and thorough in handling my case. He always got back to me in a timely manner and kept me informed throughout the whole process, I got diversion for both charges so they will not be on my permanent record.Kelly
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Everything with my experience has been far and above. But the kindness and being treated with such respect has meant so much to me.Former Client
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I was incredible thankful for the services I received during my DUI case. Not only was Robert responsive, helpful and efficient, he was very respectful to my time and communicated with me constantly. I could always count on if I sent him something I would know what to expect by the next day. Chris maintained an exquisite level of professionalism and tack when dealing with my case. I never once felt like he was treating me as just another case and would recommend his services to anyone.Brantley

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DISMISSED STATE OF KANSAS V. J.M.
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DISMISSED CITY OF OVERLAND PARK V. H.C.
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Dismissal City of Gardner v. J.V.
First-time DUI dismissed after Attorney Josh Zarse highlighted significant issues in the case.
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Dismissed before Trial. State of Kansas v. G.E.
1st Time Drug DUI & Speeding. Dismissed before Trial.
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All Charges Dismissed City of Roeland Park v. B.T.