Charged With Theft Or Shoplifting?

Being charged for stealing, whether theft was your intention or not, is a stressor on you and your family. If convicted, you may incur prison time and high fines, and your conviction will remain on your permanent record.

Our highly knowledgeable theft attorneys are here to help. We will ask questions that may assist in your defense. Our questions may include: when arrested, were you treated poorly? Were your rights violated by the arresting officer? This is a time when it is imperative to have an experienced criminal lawyer by your side. An advocate who can investigate every detail and prepare a solid defense.

Defining Theft And Shoplifting

The defense advocates at Miles Hansford & Tallant, LLC, know how upsetting an arrest can be. We can help you understand the charges and their consequences, and possible outcomes. Shoplifting and theft of any type are serious crimes. The main aspects to shoplifting include:

Taking an item without paying
An intent to deprive an owner of possession
Altering or changing a price tag
Transferring an item from one container to another
Wrongfully causing the payment amount to be less than the item’s retail value

Theft is the intent by a person or a group of persons to deprive an owner of his or her property. Types of theft charges in Georgia include:

Theft by taking
Theft by deception
Theft by conversion
Theft by extortion
Theft by shoplifting

Due to the differences in types of theft, it is important to have a highly knowledgeable advocate who knows the difference between misdemeanor and felony charges, and knows the law. We have defended hundreds of clients through court proceedings and can protect your rights too.