Theft

Though a simple act of stealing a candy bar may not seem like that big of a deal, it is in the state of Georgia. “Theft” is the umbrella term for any unlawful taking of another individual’s property. If you or someone you know has been arrested or accused of some form of theft, contact the Atlanta criminal attorney today.

Georgia prosecutors will charge any act of theft as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the value of the goods that were stolen.

If the goods are valued at $500 or less, the crime will most likely be charged as a misdemeanor. A second misdemeanor theft charge will merit a fine of $250 and a third misdemeanor theft crime will result in a mandatory jail sentence of at least 30 days or a period of house arrest for at least 120 days.

Felony theft charges will be filed for any amount of goods exceeding the value of $500. Felony charges are punished by time in state prison, usually anywhere from 1-10 years. A second felony theft charge can result in up to 20 years in state prison.

Our Atlanta Criminal Lawyer Defends All Types of Charges

No matter the type of theft charge you are facing, you need the most knowledgeable criminal attorney in the Atlanta area. Upon appointment, the Atlanta criminal attorney will thoroughly review your case to immediately begin negotiations with the prosecution. In many theft cases, plea bargain deals can be entered in exchange for lessening the severity of charges or dropping them all together.

If you are facing a theft charge in the Atlanta area, contact the Atlanta criminal attorney today for an immediate consultation.