The first thing an individual should do when they are facing theft charges is to consult with an experienced, reputable attorney as soon as possible. There are important decisions to be made, critical pieces of evidence to consider and collect, and significant steps to take. It is very important to consult with a DC theft attorney to address these issues. An individual will want to find and consult with qualified, experienced defense counsel. An individual should not make any statements about the case or about the investigation to anyone except counsel. That is crucial. A counsel should run that by their client first because the individual does not want to accidentally convict themselves by talking about what they may or may not have done.