Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

Felony theft and/or theft by deception carries a maximum of ten years. The most likely punishment is a function of the accused's criminal history, the value of what was taken,the age of the victim, the prosecutor, the judge and the skill and experience of the defense attorney. See website on plea offers under FAQ: www.lawrencelewispc.com. Good luck.

The short answer is - it depends. Generally, if the property which was the subject of the theft exceeded $500.00 in value, by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years. See, OCGA 16-8-12(a)(1). The Theft statute has alot of other potential aggravating factors depending on the specific facts of the theft. See, OCGA 16-8-12 for details. Many theft crimes can be construed as violations of other statutes so there may be other more serious consequences. You need to hire a lawyer. If the property is valued at less than $500 it is a misdemeanor. But what is value really and how do you prove it beyond a reasonable doubt?