Theft Crimes
There are a variety of ways theft can be committed in Georgia. Depending upon the actual theft charge you are facing, the theft crime could be a misdemeanor or a felony. Sometimes it is the amount of the theft that determines the status of the theft crime, other times it is the facts surrounding the theft that make the determination. Regardless of the type of theft crime you have been charged with, you need a defense attorney, like Logan Butler, on your side and fighting for your defense. Logan Butler is a defense attorney with offices in Cumming, Forsyth County Georgia and he is experienced in the defense of theft crimes. The following are some examples of theft crimes:
Theft by Taking
Theft by Taking occurs if you unlawfully take the property of another with the intention of depriving that person of their property, regardless of the manner in which the property was taken. Theft by Taking can also occur where you are lawfully in possession of someone’s property but you then unlawfully appropriate that property with the intention of depriving that person of their property. Theft by taking is a general catch all theft charge in Georgia and applies to most theft cases. If the value of the property that is the subject of the theft is less than $500.00 the charge is usually a misdemeanor and if the value is more than $500.00 then the theft charge would be a felony. However, there are certain circumstances that may elevate a theft charge to a felony depending on the facts of the theft case. If you have been charged with theft by taking in Forsyth County or any surrounding county you need to contact Logan Butler today to discuss the defense of your theft by taking case.
Theft by Receiving
Theft by receiving stolen property occurs if you receive, dispose of or retain stolen property that you know is stolen or that you should know is stolen, unless you have possession of the property for the purpose of returning it to the rightful owner. Theft by receiving cases can be complex as many times the State is required to prove your intent or knowledge that the property was the subject of a theft. If you have been charged with Theft by Receiving in Forsyth County or any surrounding county you need a defense attorney to analyze your theft by receiving case. Logan Butler is an experienced defense attorney with offices in Cumming, Forsyth County Georgia. Logan Butler has handled the defense of many theft by receiving cases involving all types of facts and circumstances. Contact Logan Butler today to discuss the defense of your theft by receiving case in Forsyth County or any surrounding county.
Theft by Deception
Theft by deception occurs if you obtain property of another by any deceitful means or artful practice with the intention of depriving the owner of the property. Theft by deception is best described as a scam or a con. If you have been charged with theft by deception in Forsyth County or any surrounding county you need to discuss the defense of your theft by deception case with Logan Butler. Logan Butler is an experienced defense attorney who has handled many theft by deception cases. Contact Logan Butler today to discuss the defense of your theft by deception case in Forsyth County or any surrounding county.
Other Theft Charges
There are many other types of theft charges in Georgia and a discussion of each one is outside the scope of this webpage. However, all theft charges are serious and if you are facing a theft charge in Forsyth County or any surrounding county you should immediately contact Logan Butler. As an experienced defense attorney practicing in Forsyth County and the surrounding counties, Logan Butler will work with you to develop the best defense for your theft case.
If you have been charged with theft by shoplifting in Forsyth County or any other county, please CLICK HERE to go to the Theft by Shoplifting page.
