Category Archives: Theft Laws
What is Theft by Taking?
In Georgia, all theft crimes fall under the general category of Theft by Taking, a term that many other states refer to as larceny. A wide range of offenses can be charged as theft by taking, including unlawfully taking someone else’s property, unlawfully appropriating someone’s property, purposely adversely possessing another person’s property, and even… Read More »
I Was Charged with “Entering Auto” – What Does That Mean?
Although the official title of this criminal offense is “Entering Automobile or Other Motor Vehicle With Intent to Commit Theft or Felony”, in Georgia, most refer to it simply as “Entering Auto.” In recent years, the state has become increasingly harsh when it comes to who they charge with this offense and judges often… Read More »
Auto Theft Laws In Georgia Explained
Anyone who commits auto theft in the state of Georgia will be charged with one or more offenses, some of which carry the possibility of felony penalties. The state of Georgia has several criminal charges that can apply in any auto theft case. Georgia goes beyond just general theft laws, including charges such as… Read More »