Larceny is the wrongful taking of a person’s property with the intent to make it your own. The crime of larceny can be defined in several ways, such as:
- Larceny by Fraud— illegal credit card use or telemarketing scams;
- Larceny by Deception—scams and price altering; or
- Larceny by Tricks—swindling or Ponzi schemes.
There are additional criteria which affect how a prosecutor or judge will perceive the charges; however, larceny can easily earn a prison sentence of many years. O.C.G.A. §16-9-50 through O.C.G.A. §16-9-62.
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 larceny, 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 larceny. 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 larceny, 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.