A shoplifting offense will result in a misdemeanor conviction in the state of Georgia where the value of the shoplifted property is $300 or less.
When a theft offense involves property valued at $500 or less, the crime is punishable as a misdemeanor in Georgia. Punishment for a misdemeanor includes a fine of no more than $1,000 and a sentence of imprisonment of no more than 12 months. If an offender receives a sentence of six months or less, it is within the authority and discretion of the sentencing judge to allow the sentence to be served via weekend confinement or during the offender’s nonworking hours. 
How Georgia Law Defines a Hit and Run Accident
The Second Amendment gives Americans the right to bear arms, but there are Georgia laws that govern how and where those firearms can be used. These laws can be quite complicated, and charges relating to firearm offenses can carry stiff fines and penalties for those convicted of a gun-related crime. Depending on the circumstances of your case, these penalties can include years in prison, enhanced sentences on related charges and mandatory minimum sentences.There are a wide range of laws on both the state and federal levels that govern the possession and use of firearms. There are many potential complications and legal intricacies surrounding Georgia firearms offenses. An attorney who understands the inner workings of the Georgia criminal justice system and the legal possession, use and ownership of a firearm are your best and most reliable line of defense against such charges. We are committed to protecting the legal rights and interests of each and every one of our clients. We firmly maintain that they’re innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt in a court of law.
From carrying a weapon in an unauthorized location to unlawful possession of a firearm or weapon or firearm possession by a felon, there are a wide range of gun-related offenses in the state of Georgia that a person could be charged with under a variety of circumstances. Because there are so many potential charges you could face regarding the use and possession of a firearm, it’s not always easy to understand the deeper implications of conviction.
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Vehicular manslaughter (also known as vehicular homicide) can be either a misdemeanor or felony charge depending on the circumstances of the accident, but either charge could result in jail time or prison, fines, parole, probation and driver’s license loss. The death of an individual in a traffic accident is tragic, but your actions and rights deserve defense. And, you need aggressive defense in the face of a serious criminal charge.
In Georgia, theft by deception occurs when you take someone else’s property through deceptive means, with the purpose of intentionally depriving that person of his or her own property. Likewise, if you knowingly accept payment for services that won’t be rendered, you can be charged with theft by deception. The same goes for selling property with liens to someone without disclosing the property claims.
Typically considered a “white collar crime,” embezzlement occurs when a person entrusted with the monitoring or management of someone else’s assets deliberately appropriates them for their own financial gain. There are a variety of circumstances that can result in embezzlement charges, and a conviction can carry fines and possible prison terms of one to 10 years.
Knowingly receiving, disposing of or retaining property that has been stolen can result in you being charged with theft by receiving. Even if you weren’t certain, but had reason to believe the property was stolen, you may have committed theft by receiving according to Georgia law.
Theft is the act of taking another person’s property illegally and intentionally. In general, it doesn’t matter how another person’s property was taken. Most theft crimes carry a misdemeanor charge. However, if the stolen property’s value is in excess of $500, then you could face felony charges and a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
In the state of Georgia, stalking is a serious crime. What appears to be harmless behavior can deprive you of your freedom even if the alleged victim is a person you love or care for.