Petty theft conviction will result in a criminal record; however, these crimes are almost always misdemeanors and the penalties are usually not too severe. O.C.G.A. §16-8-1 through O.C.G.A. §16-8-21.
Examples of petty theft include:
- Stealing cable/internet service
- Turnstile jumping
- Tampering with vending machines
- Dine and dash
- Jumping out of a cab to avoid paying the fare
- Unauthorized dumping
If you have been charged with petty theft, 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 petty theft. 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 with petty theft, contact our office (404) 554-8800, or call Ray’s cell (404) 964-4185, to schedule an appointment for a free consultation. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.