Theft by Taking and Theft by Shoplifting are the most common Theft related charges.  Theft valued below $500.00 is a misdemeanor and over $500.00 is a felony, except for shoplifting which has a $300.00 cut-off between misdemeanor and felony.  Theft charges can be especially devastating to a person’s ability to be successful and it is especially important that these charges are dismissed and records expunged.  For example, an employer is far less likely to hire someone who has a criminal record for theft.

We have great success in obtaining dismissal of theft charges and in cleaning up arrest records.  As with many misdemeanor offenses, Pre-trial Diversion Programs are now common and there are special “first offender” provisions of the Georgia Code that can help keep a criminal conviction off your record.