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22nd October 2026

How Much Do You Have to Steal for It to Be a Felony in Georgia?

Quick Answer In Georgia, most theft becomes a felony when the property is worth more than $1,500. Under O.C.G.A. 16-8-12, theft of $1,500.01 to $4,999.99...

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7th February 2024

Tampering with Evidence Explained

Generally speaking, you should not mess with anything that may be used in an investigation. Committing this offense can double the penalty of your original...

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Theft Crime

12th December 2023

What is a demurrer?

Indictments may seem like a procedural and unimportant document that only serves to progress the trial process to its next stage. Many defense attorneys even...

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3rd April 2021

Drug Paraphernalia Explained

When you hear of “paraphernalia”, there are probably a few commonly known items that come to mind: a bong, a heroin needle, a crack pipe,...

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Theft Crime

26th July 2019

SLIDER CRIMES: A NEW TYPE OF THEFT CRIME IN GEORGIA

There has been a recent rash of crimes near Georgia Tech's campus lately. Earlier this month, a woman pumping gas at the Shell gas station...

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Theft Crime

4th July 2019

PRO SE DEFENDANTS: FARETTA & THE RIGHT TO SELF-REPRESENTATION

It's been said once, twice and many times over: "One who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client." However, no matter what...

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Theft Crime

26th June 2019

GCIC & NCIC: STATE AND NATIONAL CRIMINAL DATABASES

We’ve all been pulled over by the police before—at least most of us. If you haven’t then you are a unicorn! Such a traffic stop...

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Theft Crime

6th May 2019

Is Your Loved One Eligible for a Work-Release Program?

Do you have a loved one who is incarcerated in Georgia? Is their jail sentence nearing an end? Are they being considered for parole? Maybe...

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Theft Crime

1st May 2019

Specific & General Intent Crimes: What’s the Difference?

There are different types of crimes such as felonies and misdemeanors. And, there are different classification of crimes such as: specific intent crimes, general intent...

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13th April 2019

Direct & Circumstantial Evidence: What’s The Difference?

Generally, there are two types of evidence presented during a trial—direct evidence and circumstantial evidence. Under the Rules of Evidence, there is no legal distinction...

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