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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:
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jail time
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fines
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probation
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community service
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house arrest
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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. |
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