Savannah GA Property Crime Defense Attorney

Our Savannah Georgia lawyers handle the following GA theft crimes:

Petty Theft

Theft of any item or items with a total monetary value of less than $500 is petty theft.
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.

Grand theft

Theft of anything item or items having a total monetary value more than $500 is grand theft.

Larceny

Larceny is defined as 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 is the theft of goods from a retail establishment 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.

While a store owner or employee can legally detain a suspected shoplifter, it is illegal for them to conduct a physical search of the suspect.

Burglary

Burglary is the breaking and entering of the home, office or vehicle of another with intent to commit a crime therein. In addition to burglary, you can be charged for the underlying crime. The penalty for burglary is one to twenty years in prison.

If you or a loved one are accused, suspected, or charged with committing a property crime in GA, then contact an experienced Georgia criminal defense attorney immediately.

Our property crime – theft defense attorneys are based in Savannah GA – Georgia. Our lawyers help clients in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Coastal Empire, Hinesville, Tybee Island, Bloomingdale, Isle of Hope, Port Wentworth, Pooler, Garden City, Pembroke, Darien, Brunswick, Statesboro, Valdosta, Waynesboro and Wrightsville, Rincon, Springfield, Lyons Vidalia, Claxton, Metter, Swainsboro, Baxley, and Jesup charged with driving law violations.

Our attorneys also handle cases in Chatham County, Bryan County, Glynn County, McIntosh County, Liberty County, Long County, Evans County, Bulloch County, Effingham County and Toombs County, or at military bases like Fort Stewart Army Base and Hunter Army Airfield contact us. We can help you fight your allegations. Call (phone).

If you are located in Savannah GA area, then contact us if you have been accused of theft or property crime in Georgia. Call (phone).