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Many people think shoplifting only happens when someone walks out of a store without paying. That is a common misconception. In Georgia, state law defines shoplifting much more broadly. Here are five specific acts that can lead to a shoplifting charge and some of them...
Accidentally taking someone else's property can happen to anyone but in Georgia, a simple mix-up can carry serious legal consequences. The distinction between an honest error and a theft charge frequently hinges on one critical factor: intent. Thus, understanding...
Many shoplifting charges are the result of actual theft. People leave the store with merchandise for which they did not pay and get caught. However, people don't even technically need to leave the store to be at risk of a shoplifting arrest and then theft charges....
A momentary lapse, a misunderstood reimbursement or a bookkeeping mix‑up can quickly be painted as "stealing from a church." But is every allegation of taking church funds automatically a felony? Not necessarily. Understanding theft by conversion In Georgia,...
People may underestimate the risk involved in property crimes. Theft offenses are not always misdemeanors. State prosecutors can bring felony charges against people accused of theft offenses in several circumstances. Sometimes, aggravating factors, such as a breach of...
People imagine a specific type of theft when picturing a shoplifting incident. They likely imagine a young person slipping candy, makeup or sunglasses into a purse or a pocket. Others might picture a grab-and-dash theft where a customer loads their arms or a basket...
Fraud is an ever-increasing problem, with fraudsters and scammers making clever use of technology and artificial intelligence to trick more and more people out of their money. Yet, you do not need to be a fraudster to find yourself accused of fraud. Each year, many...
Embezzlement and fraud are both white collar crimes. Often, these terms are used interchangeably, but they are very different charges. While both involve the use of deception to purposely misappropriate funds, someone who has embezzled money has lawful access to those...
Theft and other property crimes are among the most common reasons that people face arrest and prosecution in Georgia. From teenagers accused of shoplifting to adult professionals facing allegations of embezzlement, there are many different forms of theft that can lead...