People often associate the crime of burglary with theft, but a burglary does not always involve a theft. If you are accused of entering someone's house without that person's permission or other authority, you could be charged with criminal trespass (a misdemeanor), or even burglary, depending on other facts alleged in the complaint.
For example, if you are accused of entering a home or business without authority, whether or not the premises are occupied, the resulting misdemeanor criminal trespass charge could be upgraded to a felony burglary charge if the complaint also alleges your purpose for entering the premises was to commit some other felony offense or theft.
With theft, the degree of the theft charge is based upon the nature and value of the items allegedly stolen, and the nature of the alleged victim (that is, whether the victim is an individual or a retail establishment). Either way, a theft conviction of any degree can significantly limit your future employment, education, credit, and even housing opportunities. Any subsequent illegal acts may lead to additional criminal charges.
Carrollton Property Crime Attorney Dawn Scotland Represents Clients in Cases of Fraud, Theft, Burglary, and Identity Theft
Regardless of the nature of your charge, you will not be judged by the legal professionals at the law office of Dawn Scotland, Attorneys at Law. As a former Senior Assistant District Attorney with the Fulton County District Attorney's Office, criminal defense attorney Dawn Scotland has valuable insight into the tactics used by prosecutors, which allows her to create strong legal strategies to defend against them.
A moment of poor judgment can have life-altering consequences, so these types of charges should be taken very seriously. Contact us to arrange an affordable or no cost, no obligation meeting with our Douglasville theft and burglary defense attorney. During your initial legal consultation, you can learn about your legal rights, your options and the possible outcome of your case.
If You Have Been Charged With Identity Fraud or Identity Theft, Contact Us to Speak With Skilled Georgia Fraud Lawyer Dawn Scotland
In Georgia, identity fraud and identity theft are charges that are defined as the use, creation or possession of identifying materials belonging to another person (living, dead or fictitious) with the intent to defraud. The terms identity theft and identity fraud are used interchangeably, but convictions on these charges can have the same harsh consequences.
Most people do not consider writing bad checks to be fraud, but police, prosecutors, and judges do not consider this to be a minor offense. Writing bad checks or attempting to use an account that is closed or lacks sufficient funds may be considered deposit account fraud and, depending upon the circumstances, may result in steep fines and jail or prison sentences.
If you have been charged with fraud or you suspect you are under investigation for fraud, contact us to arrange an affordable or no cost, no obligation initial consultation with experienced Georgia fraud attorney Dawn Scotland.
You will pay nothing for your initial legal consultation when you retain us to represent you, because we will convert your consultation fee to your deposit on your future legal fees.
