Marietta Theft Crime Lawyer

Strategic Defense from Experienced Criminal Attorneys

When you have been charged with a theft crime in Marietta, it is in your best interests to retain legal representation as early as possible, to learn about your rights in the situation and to begin working on a criminal defense strategy for protecting your freedom. Depending on the specific offense, you could be facing time in jail or prison, fines, a lengthy period of probation and a criminal record which could follow you for years. Theft is considered a crime of dishonesty, and having a conviction of this type on your record can make it difficult to find housing or employment.

Retain the services of a Marietta criminal defense lawyer from our firm for aggressive representation.

Penalties for Burglary & Other Theft Crimes

Burglary is a felony criminal offense, punishable by up to five or twenty years, depending on whether or not the building is a dwelling. Robbery is similarly a felony, with a penalty of up to twenty years in prison, or up to life or even the death sentence for armed robbery. Less serious theft offenses such as shoplifting are either misdemeanors or felonies, depending on factors including the value of stolen goods.

For example under Georgia Code §16-8-12 (2012), for property stolen that is valued at between $1,500.01 and $5,000, the penalty ranges from one to five years in prison, while theft of property worth more than $24,999.99 you can be sent to prison for up to twenty years. Theft by shoplifting, §16-8-14, can also be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony.