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Theft IN gEORGIA is a Crime of Moral Turpitude
Theft of property, goods, or services can occur in several forms. A
theft can either be a felony or a misdemeanor. Theft is a crime of
moral turpitude whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony. It is the
type of crime that most employers have a difficult time overlooking.
After all, they reason, if you steal from someone else, why wouldn't
you steal from them?
Misdemeanor Theft
A theft is a
misdemeanor when it involves property with a value of
$500.00 or less. Again there is an exception for
Theft by
Shoplifting.
It should be noted that for a second misdemeanor theft, there is a
mandatory minimum fine of $250. A third such conviction carries a
mandatory minimum jail sentence of 30 days or home confinement of
120 days.
Felony Theft
A theft is a felony when it involves property with a value in excess
of $500.00. There is an exception for
Theft by
Shoplifting.
In most instances, the penalty for felony theft is imprisonment for
1-10 years.
OCGA § 16-8-12
However, there are certain circumstances where the sentence could be
1-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-10 years, and 1-15 years.
If this is your second felony theft offense, there are circumstances
that call for a sentence of 1-20 years.
Robbery and
Armed Robbery
Other felony
theft is just the minor league compared to
Robbery and
Armed Robbery.
Burglary
Burglary
is often thought of as theft. However, not all burglaries involve
theft.
Types of Theft
A listing of
the various types of theft with their definitions
can be found here.
Please note that
Theft by Shoplifting
has
it's own page.
Forgery
There are
two types
of forgery in Georgia.
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