Theft Charges Attorney
Value and prior record decide whether theft is a misdemeanor or a felony.
How We Handle Theft Charges Cases
Georgia theft charges turn on the value of what was allegedly taken and on the accused's history. Because a theft conviction is a crime of dishonesty, it does lasting damage to employment prospects and can be used to attack your credibility in any future case.
Theft Charges cases we handle
- Theft by taking and theft by deception
- Shoplifting
- Theft by receiving stolen property
- Financial transaction card fraud
- Employee theft and embezzlement
- Burglary and entering auto
Part of our Criminal Defense practice.
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We make the legal process simple, so you can focus on healing.
Free Case Evaluation
For a free case evaluation, call us at 229-588-2608 or complete our contact form. We'll listen to your story, answer your questions, and explain your options.
We Investigate
We gather evidence, obtain records, consult experts, and identify every party and insurance policy responsible for your injuries.
We Fight for You
We build a demand backed by the facts and negotiate aggressively — and we prepare every case as if it will go to trial.
We See It Through
We prepare each case for trial because that is the best way to position our clients for favorable results, even if the case is ultimately resolved in the pretrial phase.
What Our Clients Say
“Today is Father's Day and the main reason why I've been able to spend it with my 5 year old daughter, is because my wife and I hired Mr. Peterman on my case last year. His hard work, dedication, experience and expertise simply made the difference. While being detained we hired Jody because he was the only lawyer in town who answered my wife's calls on a Sunday. He continued to be available anytime and all the time during our fight. If you hire Jody you will have an honest and straightforward attorney on your side. Mr Peterman is highly respected in the courtrooms and the system in general. You will not find a better attorney to represent you.”
“I cannot express enough gratitude for the outstanding representation I received from Mr. Peterman in my personal injury lawsuit. From the very beginning, he demonstrated an unparalleled level of professionalism, dedication, and expertise. He took the time to understand the specifics of my case, answered all my questions, and provided me with honest and realistic expectations. The communication was exceptional — I was always kept informed about the progress of my case, and I felt genuinely supported throughout the entire process. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal representation. Thank you, Mr. Peterman, for helping me achieve justice!”
“Mr. Peterman assisted my children and I with our personal injury case. He truly has gone above and beyond in ensuring our needs and rights were met. I'm very satisfied with the outcome of our case. I highly recommend.”
“Mr. Peterman is an amazing trial lawyer. He will fight for your freedom with everything he has. He's the big dog in the fight and losing isn't in his vocabulary. Give him a chance and you will not be disappointed.”
“Jody really cares about his clients. He is a good man and the greatest lawyer ever!”
Theft Charges — Common Questions
Restitution frequently plays a role in resolving these cases, and in appropriate matters can support diversion or a reduction — but it should never be paid without legal advice, since it can be treated as an admission.
Georgia's record restriction and first offender provisions may apply. Whether you qualify depends heavily on how the case is resolved, which is why the resolution has to be structured with your record in mind.