Property Crimes

A property crime is a criminal act in which the offender steals or takes the victim’s personal property.  Property crimes are also defined as criminal acts involving the destruction of a person’s personal property.  Most property crimes are not violent and do not involve the use of a weapon.  In Georgia, commonly committed property crimes include:  burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft, larceny, shoplifting, vandalism, and arson.  If a person is found guilty of committing a property crime, he/she may be sentenced with:

• jail time
• fines
• probation
• community service
• house arrest
• restitution

If the offender used a weapon while committing the property crime, caused extensive damage to the property, caused the victim bodily injury, or if he/she has a prior criminal record, his/her legal penalties may be enhanced by the Georgia courts.  Additionally, the person will have a negative mark on his/her criminal record, which can lead to a lack of future job, housing, and education opportunities.   

Have You Been Charged With A Property Crime In Gwinnett County?

If you answered yes to this question, it is important that you speak with a reliable Gwinnett County criminal defense attorney immediately.  Due to the long-term impact and severity of the legal consequences involved, you need to do everything you can to avoid a property crime conviction.  The best thing you can do to fight your criminal charges and reduce your chances of being convicted is to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer. 

The Law Office of Trip Collins, LLC has been helping clients throughout Gwinnett, GA fight their property crime charges in court for years.  As an aggressive law firm, the Law Office of Trip Collins, LLC are dedicated to obtaining the best possible outcome for each client and his/her individual case.