A property crime is a criminal act that occurs when a person takes another person’s property without consent. Depending on the type of charges, and the circumstances of the case, a property crime could be a misdemeanor or a felony. If you are convicted, the seriousness of the offense, the danger caused by the action, and the monetary amount of damage will determine the specific criminal charge and the possible penalties.
Property crimes such as arson, robbery and extortion are considered extremely serious criminal acts. If you are accused of one of these charges, prosecutors will pursue a conviction and ask the judge to impose tough sentences—including steep fines and prison time.
Under Georgia law, punishments often increase with the amount of money involved in a crime. In theft crimes, the more money that is involved increases penalties and risks, including extended jail time, felony convictions and monetary fines.
If you have been charged with a property crime, the most important thing to do is act quickly! From the moment you are arrested, the government begins working on your case. If you hesitate to take action, you are wasting valuable time—time that your criminal defense attorney could be using to prepare your defense.
For over 30 years, the attorneys at Ray Giudice, P.C. have represented people charged with every type of property crime. At a time like this, you need to hire an expert—a criminal defense attorney who will aggressively fight to protect your rights and freedom, and do what it takes to achieve the best possible results for your case.
If you have been accused or arrested for a property crime, contact our office (404) 554-8800, or call Ray on his cell (404) 964-4185, to schedule an appointment for a free consultation. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.