Theft by Receiving Stolen Property in Georgia
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At Bixon Law, we understand the legal nuances regarding theft by receiving stolen property. In the state of Georgia, you do not have to be a thief to be convicted of thievery. Even if you are proven to have not stolen an item, you can still be charged and punished for possessing the item the same a...
If you find something cool on the ground and take it home
with you, is it technically stealing and a crime? Short answer: Yes.
The statute around Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property
basically says that if you find something of value, you are required to do your
best to get the item to its owner be...