Property Theft And Damage Attorney In Hamilton County Offering Aggressive And Compassionate Defense

Last updated on August 28, 2026

Damaging someone else’s property or taking something without permission might not seem like a major offense, but property damage and theft can be very severe charges depending on what was stolen or damaged. That’s why if you’re facing charges for property theft or damage, it’s important to contact a law firm in your area to start building your defense right away. For folks in the Indianapolis area, the law firm to turn to is Shircliff Law LLC. Even accidental damage or theft can result in a criminal charge, so it’s important to act fast and get a criminal defense team on your side.

I’m attorney David Shircliff, and I have been handling defense cases for more than 30 years. In that time, I have led more than 180 cases to positive results. Whether it’s getting the penalties reduced or gaining an acquittal, I know the law and will do what it takes to make sure you are treated fairly and have the best outcome possible.

New clients can get a free consultation to go over the facts of their case and how Shircliff Law LLC might be able to help them with getting a lesser sentence or an acquittal if possible. I also help to protect professional certifications and licenses that are under threat from criminal charges.

How Theft And Property Damage Work In Indiana

Theft can be defined as a person exerting unauthorized control over another person’s belongings that results in damages through either the loss of or damage to those belongings. What this means is that a person has to knowingly take, use, or cause damage to another person’s property, without permission, to face charges.

Theft can be defined as follows according to the rules set forth by Indiana:

• Taking or removing property without the owner’s prior consent
• By making threats against property or person in exchange for use of property (commonly called blackmail)
• Improper use of property that was not authorized by the owner
• Creating a fictitious agreement or making false promises to acquire use of property
• Failing to disclose legal issues which would prohibit use of property (such as having a revoked license and borrowing a car)

Theft also applies to more than just physical possessions, it can be translated to mean anything that holds value according to the Indiana statute.