Macon Theft Crime Lawyers
All types of theft crimes have serious legal consequences that can impact your life. Misdemeanor and felony theft offenses are punishable by years of imprisonment and thousands of dollars in fines. Additionally, having a criminal record can increase the penalties for future crimes, limit employment opportunities, and affect your ability to secure loans and housing.
Should you face criminal theft charges, all hope is not lost. Turn to Deadwyler-Heuman Law Firm, LLC for the defense you deserve. Our experienced Macon theft crimes lawyers and staff of legal assistants and paralegals are prepared to go to work for your future. We can develop an individualized strategy to persuade a court to reduce or drop your charges. Thousands have trusted their cases with us in the past; you can confidently do the same.
Are you concerned about the threat of a criminal theft conviction and what it may mean for you? Call (478) 241-5247 or reach out online to schedule a consultation to discuss your charges and how our firm can help.
How Georgia Law Defines Theft
Under Georgia law, there are many kinds of theft. One of the most common—theft by taking—involves taking, possessing, or appropriating someone else’s property “with the intention of depriving him of the property.”
Other types of theft crimes include but are not limited to:
- Theft by deception: Obtaining property through deceitful means, such as making false promises or providing inaccurate or incomplete information about property
- Theft by conversion: Illegally converting property or funds into one’s own by failing to pay an account, selling another’s property, cashing a check made to another, and more
- Theft of services: Gaining services without paying for them, such as failing to pay for lodging or entertainment, illegally using internet services, or illegally obtaining a television show or broadcast from a subscriber
- Theft by receiving: Retaining, disposing of, or receiving property that is known to be stolen
- Theft by shoplifting: Taking merchandise from a retailer or deliberately altering the price of merchandise to pay less than the stated price
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Possible Penalties for Theft Convictions in Georgia
The penalties for theft in Georgia depend on the details of the offense, namely the stolen property’s value and method of theft. Misdemeanor theft by taking less than $1,500 of property can result in a sentence of up to a year in jail. For offenses involving property valued between $1,500 to $5,000, the penalties increase to up to five years in prison. The same applies to theft of property valued between $5,000 to $25,000, which can result in sentences of up to ten years in prison.
If you have been charged with theft, reach out to our firm for more information about your charges and potential penalties. Making sense of the relevant laws and how they impact your case can be difficult without legal experience or knowledge. This is where our team of lawyers and legal professionals can provide invaluable information that is essential for knowing what to expect in your case.
Choose Deadwyler-Heuman Law Firm, LLC to Defend You
Since 2013, our firm has fought to protect the rights and interests of numerous people accused of theft and other crimes. We work tirelessly for those who turn to us because we know how much avoiding a conviction or securing lesser charges/penalties means for their futures. If you have been arrested for or charged with a theft crime in Bibb County or another area in Middle Georgia, contact us today. We offer affordable services and hassle-free payment plans, making it easier to retain the defense lawyer you need.
Request a virtual or in-person consultation by calling (478) 241-5247 or submitting our online contact form.
