GEORGIA PROPERTY / THEFT CRIMES
Augusta GA Property Crime Defense Attorney
Our Augusta Georgia lawyers defend the following GA crimes:
| Burglary Theft Wrongful appropriation Arson |
Shoplifting Larceny Criminal trespass Vehicle/Car theft |
Grand theft
Grand theft is the theft of any item or items with total monetary value above $500.
Larceny
Larceny is the taking and carrying away of tangible personal property of another by trespass with intent to permanently (or for an unreasonable time) deprive the person of his interest in the property.
Shoplifting
Shoplifting refers to taking something from a merchant without paying for it, either by sneaking it out of the store or by altering or switching the tags on an item in order to pay less. If the total value of the goods is less than $300 it is a misdemeanor. It is a felony if the total value exceeds $300.
A store owner or employee can detain a person suspected of shoplifting till the police arrive. However they cannot conduct a physical search of the suspect.
Petty Theft
Petty theft is classified as theft of an item or items with a total monetary value under the amount of $500. Petty theft has mandatory minimum sentences for repeated convictions. A second conviction requires a fine of $250. A third conviction earns a mandatory 30-day jail sentence, or 120 days of house detention.
Burglary
You will be charged with burglary if you break and enter into the home, office or vehicle of another with intent to commit a crime therein. Besides being charged for burglary, you will also be charged for the crime you commit therein. If convicted you could be in prison for one to twenty years.
Arson
Arson is the crime of maliciously, voluntarily, and willfully setting fire to buildings. Depending on the building set afore, arson can be a first, second or third degree felony. If someone is injured in the fire or the fire was set in an attempt to kill someone, or if a firefighter is injured trying to put the fire out, it is aggravated arson.
Facing property crime charges in GA, then contact an experienced Augusta Georgia criminal lawyer now.
Our property crime – theft defense attorneys are based in Augusta GA - Georgia. Our lawyers defend property crime cases in Augusta, Evans, Martinez, Jefferson County, Harlem, Waynesboro, Appling, Thomson, Louisville, Blythe, Hephzibah, Grovetown, Lincoln County, McDuffie County, Lincolnton, Fort Gordon, Richmond County, Columbia County, Burke County, Girard, Aiken South Carolina, North Augusta SC, and in Federal Court. We can fight your case. Call (phone).