Cobb County Shoplifting Defense Attorney
Have you been arrested for a theft charge? Even if you think the evidence against you is going to be difficult to beat, there are strategies and techniques that can turn what might appear to be an open and shut case into something more positive. Skilled legal representation can make difference.
At The Young Firm, we pride ourselves on the thorough investigation we perform as the basis for the defense for every client we represent. Our Marietta theft defense lawyer is a former Cobb County prosecutor with decades of legal practice experience.
Defending Shoplifting Charges
In Georgia, retail theft charges can be filed as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the value of the merchandise in question.
Misdemeanor Shoplifting
- Merchandise value is under $300
Felony Shoplifting
- Merchandise value exceeds $300, or
- This is your fourth shoplifting arrest, or
- The merchandise value was $100 or more and it came from at least three different stores in the same county within 7 days.
Felony shoplifting charges carry penalties of one to 10 years. In most instances shoplifting charges are filed as misdemeanors.
Pretrial Diversion for Retail Theft Charges
For many first time offenders, pretrial diversion is an option for avoiding a trial, possible conviction and a criminal record. There are numerous conditions that need to be met for a person to qualify for and successfully complete a pretrial diversion. You must have an attorney to be admitted to this program. We will explain all of those conditions to you and evaluate if your candidacy for the program. If you qualify and choose to enter the program, we will take the steps to get you admitted into the program.
Other Theft Charges
Our firm also offers assistance with the following theft charges:
- White collar crime
- Fraud
- Embezzlement
- Forgery
- Burglary
- Robbery
- Armed robbery
Contact Us
At The Young Firm, we offer effective defense against theft charges. Call 770-884-7029, toll free at 888-620-9083 or contact us online to set up your free initial consultation with our Marietta theft defense lawyer. For our clients' convenience we accept all major credit cards.
