Theft by Taking

The Georgia Code defines theft by taking as:

When a person unlawfully takes or, being in lawful possession thereof, unlawfully appropriates any property of another with the intention of depriving him of the property, regardless of the manner in which property is taken or appropriated. O.C.G.A. §16-8-2.

To be found guilty and convicted of theft by taking the prosecution must prove that the accused person is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Theft by taking can either be classified as a misdemeanor or felony in Georgia. When the theft involves property valued at $500 or less, the crime will be deemed a misdemeanor in Georgia. Conviction for a misdemeanor would include a fine of no more than $1,000 and a jail sentence of no more than 12 months.

If the theft involves property worth more than $500, the crime can be deemed a felony. The judge can use discretion when determining whether to regard the offense as a misdemeanor or a felony.  felony would carry a penalty of a prison sentence of no less than one year and no more than ten years.

If you have been arrested for theft by taking or any other theft charge, call the Cobb County Law Office of Kenneth R. Croy for a consultation.