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- Published in Holidays
Georgia Attorney Addresses the differences between misdemeanor theft and felony theft.
The differences between misdemeanor theft and felony theft.
There are other circumstances under which a theft can be considered a felony.
They include:
-Any kind of theft involving a breach of a fiduciary relationship.
-The theft of any government property or bank property by an employee.
-Theft of a motor vehicle or part of a motor vehicle that is valued over $100.
-Theft of a destructive device, explosive or a firearm.
-Any theft committed while telemarketing, utilizing a computer or engaging in home repair or improvement.
Whether you are charged with felony or misdemeanor theft, there is one thing that remains constant: You are in desperate need of an experienced criminal defense attorney to take on your case. Attempting to fight your charges on your own will only make matters worse.
- Published in Criminal, Criminal Defense, Theft
Georgia Attorney Addresses Shoplifting
What to do If You’ve Been Arrested For Shoplifting?
Because shoplifting is a common first criminal offense, many defendants are eligible for Georgia’s pre-trial intervention diversion programs. These programs allow certain first time offenders to avoid criminal prosecution altogether, so long as they meet certain requirements and avoid reoffending.
In addition to serious fines and jail time, a criminal conviction can impact your ability to find work for many years to come, as your criminal history and mug shot will be readily available in background checks.
If you want to minimize the consequences of a shoplifting charge, particularly if you are not a US citizen, then it is important to find an attorney with experience handling exactly these kinds of cases. We can advise you about all of your options, helping you make informed legal decisions in the long process to come. If there is any way to have the charges dropped, reduced, or to secure a favorable plea deal, it is important to have legal representation to help you understand this process and avoid the many pitfalls.
The legal process may move slowly after you’ve been arrested, but that doesn’t mean you can wait to start protecting yourself. If you or a family member has been arrested for a shoplifting offense, call us at 678-324-8511 or click here to discuss the particulars of your case by scheduling an initial consultation. You deserve to go through this ordeal with a committed attorney on your team.
- Published in Criminal, Deportation, Deportation Defense, Shoplifting, Theft
Georgia Attorney Explains the Difference Between Assault and Battery
The Difference between Assault and Battery
Assault and battery occurs when an individual uses force or the threat of force which results in the bodily injury or harm of another individual. This does not necessarily have to be intentional nor does it have to be direct. Examples of this would be threatening someone with force, causing them to step into a street and be struck by a vehicle, or commanding a dog to attack them. The difference between assault and battery occurs when the individual is actually touched by the person committing the crime. If this occurs, then the charges are considered battery.
If you or a family member has been arrested for an assault or battery offense, call us at 678-324-8511 or click here to discuss the particulars of your case by scheduling an initial consultation. You deserve to go through this ordeal with a committed defense attorney on your team.
- Published in Assault, Battery, Criminal, Domestic Violence
Georgia Criminal Immigration Attorney Addresses Shoplifting
Shoplifting is a common first offense, which means many people charged with this crime have no idea what will happen next. In Georgia, shoplifting can be charged as a felony, and even a first conviction can have lifelong consequences in addition to jail time and fines. Many people arrested for shoplifting in Georgia have a dizzying number of questions.
If you’ve been charged with shoplifting in Georgia, do not make the mistake of taking these charges lightly, even if it’s your first offense. And especially if you are undocumented or have yet to naturalize. Georgia police and courts take these charges very seriously, and they can be charged as misdemeanors and felonies depending on the circumstances of the arrest. If you need help fighting shoplifting charges or have a shoplifting charge on your record, don’t wait to call us.
Even a misdemeanor like shoplifting or petty theft can be upgraded to aggravated felony under immigration law. Shoplifting is considered aggravated felony if the actual sentence from the court is one year or longer of jail time, even if you don’t serve jail time due to a suspended sentence.
The legal process may move slowly after you’ve been arrested, but that doesn’t mean you can wait to start protecting yourself. If you or a family member has been arrested for a shoplifting offense, call us at 678-324-8511 or click here to discuss the particulars of your case. You deserve to go through this ordeal with a committed attorney on your team.
- Published in Criminal Defense, Deportation, Deportation Defense, Immigration, Moral Terpitude, Shoplifting