by Cornett Law Office | Nov 12, 2014 | Areas Of Practice
Burglary: Definition and Background Burglary is typically defined as the unlawful entry into almost any structure (not just a home or business) with the intent to commit any crime inside (not just theft/larceny). No physical breaking and entering is required; the...
by Cornett Law Office | Nov 12, 2014 | Areas Of Practice
What is Theft? The term theft is used widely to refer to crimes involving the taking of a person’s property without their permission. But theft has a very broad legal meaning which may encompass more than one category, and multiple degrees, of crimes. Theft is...
by Cornett Law Office | Nov 12, 2014 | Areas Of Practice
Robbery: Definition and Background Many states define robbery as theft/larceny of property or money through the offender’s use of physical force or fear against a victim. Where a deadly weapon such as a gun is used or the victim suffers injury, the robbery may...
by Cornett Law Office | Oct 29, 2014 | Areas Of Practice
Insurance fraud occurs most often when an insured individual or entity makes a false or exaggerated insurance claim, seeking compensation for injuries or losses that were not actually suffered. Insurance fraud can also be committed upon customers, through 1) the sale...
by Cornett Law Office | Oct 28, 2014 | Areas Of Practice
Felonies are deemed the most serious class of offense throughout the United States. Many jurisdictions separate felonies into their own distinct classes so that a repeat offender convicted of committing a felony in a heinous fashion receives a more severe punishment...
by Cornett Law Office | Oct 28, 2014 | Areas Of Practice
What is Arson? Arson is defined as the willful and malicious burning or charring of property. There are many types of arson crimes, including setting fire to one’s property with fraudulent intent–such as to collect insurance money. While the majority of...
