Theft Crimes Defense for clients in Plymouth and Hennepin County.
Local criminal defense
Plymouth cases often involve busy professionals and families looking to resolve matters efficiently and protect their records. Early legal guidance can help reduce disruption and avoid long-term consequences.
In Minnesota, the value of the property and the circumstances of the allegation can significantly affect how a theft case is charged. Theft involving more than $1,000 in property or services can fall into a felony sentencing range, while burglary and robbery are separate offenses with their own serious penalties. Attorney Andrew Davis draws on more than 10 years of criminal defense experience to defend clients against theft, shoplifting, burglary, and robbery charges throughout the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.
Read the complete Minnesota Theft Crimes guide →Verified local information
Plymouth is located in Hennepin County and served by the Minnesota Fourth Judicial District for state district-court matters. These are general contacts, not a hearing assignment. Confirm the court, location, and appearance instructions on your notice before attending.
Court information
300 South 6th Street, C-11, Minneapolis, MN 55487
(612) 348-6000
General Criminal and Traffic Division contact. This address is not a confirmation of your assigned hearing location; follow your court notice.
Visit the official court website →Local agency
3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, MN 55447
(763) 509-5160
Visit the official agency website →Official court information for Hennepin County, including court programs, policies, and contacts.
Official information and resources from the prosecutor’s office serving Hennepin County.
Official City of Plymouth information about requesting police reports and records.
Minnesota law and defense
Minnesota criminal law applies statewide, but the court process, local agency records, and practical details of a case depend on where it is filed. The information below explains important issues Andrew reviews when defending theft crimes cases.
A theft accusation can range from a shoplifting allegation to a serious felony property case. In Minnesota, value often matters, but it is not the only factor. The type of property, prior convictions, and other circumstances can change the level of charge. Andrew looks at what the state says was taken, whether the evidence actually shows intent to deprive the owner of the property, how value was determined, and what video, receipts, messages, or witness accounts may support the defense.
Theft cases come in many forms, from one-time incidents to ongoing allegations. Davis Defense handles cases involving:
A theft case is not proven simply because property was missing or someone was accused. For a common property-theft allegation, the state must prove the facts required by the specific theft statute, including that the person intentionally took, used, transferred, concealed, or retained property of another without consent and with the required intent to deprive the owner of it. Andrew examines surveillance video, receipts, witness statements, ownership questions, value, and the circumstances surrounding the alleged taking to determine what the state can actually prove.
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Common questions
Theft in Minnesota covers a wide range of conduct: shoplifting, taking someone else’s property without permission, writing bad checks, using someone’s services without paying, embezzling funds from an employer, receiving stolen property, motor vehicle theft, and more. Burglary and robbery are related but involve entering buildings or using force.
For many ordinary theft cases, property or services valued at more than $1,000 can fall into a felony sentencing range. Theft of more than $1,000 but not more than $5,000 can carry up to 5 years in prison, while theft above $5,000 can carry up to 10 years. Certain types of property, prior convictions, and other statutory circumstances can make lower-value theft more serious, so dollar value is not the only factor.
Theft usually involves taking property without consent. Burglary typically means entering a building without permission with the intent to commit a crime inside. Robbery involves taking property from a person using force or the threat of force. All are serious, but burglary and robbery charges often carry higher penalties.
The exact elements depend on the type of theft charged. In a common property-theft case, the state may need to prove an intentional taking, use, transfer, concealment, or retention of another person’s property without consent and with the required intent to deprive the owner of it. Andrew reviews the specific charge, video, receipts, statements, ownership questions, value, and other evidence to determine whether those elements can actually be proven.
Potentially. Minnesota theft law is broader than simply walking out of a store with unpaid merchandise. Depending on the facts, allegations involving intentionally taking, concealing, using, transferring, or retaining property without consent may be charged as theft. Surveillance footage, receipts, self-checkout records, store-security reports, and intent can all matter.
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If you need help with theft crimes in Plymouthor Hennepin County, contact Andrew Davis to discuss what happened and what comes next.