Contractor Gets 7 Years for Hurricane Ike Theft Case

A man had been hired by a Galveston couple to do $1,800 worth of repair to their roof after it was damaged as a result of Hurricane Ike. It is reported that he never did the work and that he also had a history of this behavior after storms in Florida. The contractor had six convictions of contracting without a license in Florida as well. He has been sentenced to seven years for felony theft, as well as being convicted of grand theft. His defense attorney has announced the contractor will be eligible for parole after serving 25 percent of his sentence.

Dealing with various  theft cases can be difficult on any and every level. With the help of a criminal defense attorney, you will be able to face your charges and work to resolve your matter in the best way possible. You do have options when you are facing criminal charges for theft, no matter the circumstances. Theft is not an easy case to deal with, but an attorney will know what to expect in court and with prosecutors. Please know that you should  contact a criminal defense lawyer for help because an attorney can represent you during this difficult time so that you can work on getting your life back.