Atlanta Theft Crimes Lawyer

Attorney Aggressively Defending Clients Facing Theft Charges

If you or someone you love has been charged with shoplifting, robbery, armed robbery, burglary, or grand theft auto in Atlanta, you should take immediate action to protect your rights by hiring an attorney. At the law firm of Ross & Pines, LLC our criminal defense lawyers aggressively defend individuals facing charges from theft crimes. Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor theft offense like shoplifting, or are facing felony charges from identity theft, an attorney from our firm will be happy to help you. Theft can take many forms and there are many different acts that can result in theft charges:

Theft by Taking: Taking or appropriating the property of another with the intention of depriving the owner of the property.
Theft by Receiving: Receiving stolen property which you knew or should have known was stolen.
Theft by Conversion: The holder of the property obtained the property lawfully (e.g. a lease) and then converted to his own use.
Theft by Deception: The property of another is obtained through deceit.
Theft of Services: Services that require payment for their use are intentionally obtained without payment.
Theft by Extortion: Property of another is obtained via threats (coercion).
Theft by Bringing Stolen Property Into the State: Property that the holder knew or should have known was stolen is brought into the state.
Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property: Property that the holder knew or should have know was lost or mislaid where the holder did not make a reasonable attempt to locate the real owner.
Entering Auto: You enter a motor vehicle with the intent to commit a theft or felony. Punishment is limited to one-five years in prison.

Knowledgeable Atlanta Theft Crime Defense Attorney

A criminal defense lawyer from Ross & Pines, LLC will know exactly how to handle your charges. Your attorney will thoroughly evaluate all the evidence in your case, and will gather any witness testimony that may help prove your innocence. When you choose an attorney from our firm to represent you, you can rest assured knowing that everything that can be done for you, is being done.

If you have been charged with a theft offense in Atlanta, Decatur, Marietta, Sandy Springs, or Lawrenceville, contact an Atlanta Theft Crimes Attorney at Ross & Pines, LLC today!