Our ancestors engaged in theft many centuries ago and today people continue to steal for many reasons. The most understandable reason people steal is for the need of food or money, but people also steal for more complicated and less understandable reasons....
According to Hayes International, 25 large retailers said that 1.2 million people were stopped for shoplifting in 2015. While a portion of stolen merchandise is recovered, shoplifting ultimately costs American retailers billions of dollars in lost revenue each year....
A woman in Georgia has been arrested and sentenced for possession of stolen firearms. Between June 2018 and January 2019, the woman reportedly stole 37 firearms and sold them at a pawn shop. She was also in possession of 46 stolen firearms at the time of her arrest....
Different options for defending against theft charges are possible depending on the situation and circumstances the accused individual is facing. What is important for accused individuals, who may be worried about the criminal charges against them, to understand is...
The penalties for theft in Georgia may range from a fine to spending many years in jail or prison. In many cases, the value of any items that are taken from their owners will factor into the sentences handed down to individuals convicted of stealing property. In most...
People accused of theft might believe that their defense options are limited if the facts of their cases indicate that they took property without permission. However, criminal defendants in Georgia may have legal opportunities to defend themselves from charges...
A 19-year-old was arrested in May for initiating a high-speed chase after stealing a Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) vehicle. The incident happened in the afternoon at around 1 p.m. After getting pulled over by police in his own vehicle, the teen fled the...
Theft is a crime that's been around for a long time. What's classified as this type of offense has evolved over the years. It includes shoplifting, identity theft and the theft of lost property or services. Anyone who takes something by conversion, extortion or...
Teenagers can and will make mistakes, with some of them more serious than others. For example, if your teen was arrested for shoplifting, you'll want to learn more about the circumstances and the next steps in the process.To start, speak with your teen to better...
We often want what we don't have, but taking what does not belong to you is considered a crime. Being accused of theft is a serious situation because the consequences that could befall a defendant can be severe and life impacting. While theft crimes can range greatly...
