Although religious scholars broke it down further, the original “thou shalt not steal” invective was only one rule. Modern Georgia law technically contains six theft prohibitions. However, my web guy said people are more likely to read odd-numbered … [Read more...]
Resolving a Misdemeanor in Cobb County
Assaults, thefts, possession offenses, mostly marijuana possession, and DUIs dominate the tens of thousands of misdemeanor arrests that occur in Georgia every year. All these infractions have significant direct and collateral consequences. Probation … [Read more...]
A Complete Guide to Theft Cases in Cobb County
The coronavirus pandemic thrust fraud cases, which is a specific kind of theft, into the spotlight. Unemployment claims are a good illustration. Here in Georgia, the initial number of claims exceeded the number of people in the civilian workforce. … [Read more...]
Theft by Deception: A Closer Look
Making false statements and taking things which are not yours are two of the most deeply ingrained “wrongs” in our society. A court of law is not a mosque, synagogue, or church. Nevertheless, many jurors have a hard time separating moral judgements … [Read more...]
What’s the Difference Between Misdemeanor and Felony Theft in Georgia?
The range of punishment is the biggest difference between a felony and a misdemeanor. Felony convictions usually mean incarceration in a state or federal prison. Misdemeanor convictions always mean a maximum twelve months’ confinement in the county … [Read more...]