Theft is a relatively common crime. In Georgia, theft charges related to personally stealing money or physical assets from another party are “theft by taking” offenses. Such offenses may not involve the use of physical force or a weapon, but they...
You might not think much about the shopping carts you use while shopping at a supermarket, but they’re incredibly useful. They help you transport even the heaviest goods and allow you to purchase more items than had you used a shopping bag or...
If you take an object from a retailer without paying for it, that’s shoplifting – and the consequences can be serious. Per Georgia Code Section 16-8-1, et seq, shoplifting is a misdemeanor if you take something worth less than $500. If you’re...
You leave the restaurant and walk across the parking lot to your car. You spot a $20 bill on the ground. You count yourself lucky, pick it up and put it in your pocket. Then you get in your car and drive home. Most of us have done something like...
While many Georgia residents may use the term identity theft and fraud interchangeably, the reality is that the two crimes are different from one another and involve different elements. If someone is facing criminal charges, it is important for...
