Lawrenceville Theft Crimes Attorney

Defense Against False Allegations of Theft in Gwinnett County

Theft crimes vary widely and they can be prosecuted as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the monetary value of the alleged stolen property. At the Fox Firm, P.C., we have been defending clients against theft crime charges for a quarter century, and we have helped numerous clients get their charges reduced or dismissed in the local courts. If you are facing a theft related crime in Georgia, it's absolutely critical to enlist top-notch legal representation.

The Different Types of Theft Crimes

Theft crimes are prosecuted very harshly in the state of Georgia. Theft crime is an all encompassing term that can refer to shoplifting, burglary, auto theft, robbery and more.

Theft by shoplifting is punished very harshly in this state. Taking merchandise valued over $300 is a felony offense and can result in 1 to 10 years imprisonment. For theft crimes other than shoplifting, misdemeanor theft refers to taking property valued below $500. Felony theft involves taking property valued above $500 and is punishable by 1 to 10 years in prison.

Theft Defense in Lawrenceville & Gwinnett County

Naturally, robbery and burglary are extremely serious in nature, especially if there was a weapon involved; and they make shoplifting look like the minor leagues in comparison. If you have been charged with any type of theft-related crime, we strongly advice that you contact our office right away.

We are very familiar with Georgia laws and we are prepared to help your case in any way that we can. We will search for any mitigating circumstances that may get your charges reduced so you can avoid jail time. Please, take a moment to contact a Lawrenceville theft crime attorney from our firm to schedule your private, confidential case evaluation where we can tailor a strong defense on your behalf.