A Criminal Offence In Columbus GA

Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear. Unarmed robbery conviction results in a prison sentence of one to twenty years based on the circumstances of the robbery and prior convictions. For armed robbery, the MINIMUM sentence in Georgia is 10 years without parole. Under certain circumstances, armed robbery conviction can mean the death penalty.

The victim of robbery is generally the owner or person having custody of the property. The perpetrator directly confronts the victim and threats the victim with force or the victim is put in fear that force will be used. Robbery involves a theft or larceny but is aggravated by the element of force or threat of force.

The taking and carrying away of tangible personal property of another by trespass with intent to permanently (or for an unreasonable time) deprive the person of his interest in the property is larceny. The theft of goods from a retail establishment either by sneaking it out of the store or by altering or switching the tags on an item in order to pay less is shoplifting. Shoplifting goods less than $300 in value is a misdemeanor. If the total value exceeds $300, the shoplifting will be considered a felony.

If have been charged with a criminal offence in Columbus, GA (Georgia), Fort Benning GA (Georgia), Chattahoochee County, Harris County, Marion County, Muscogee County, Lagrange, Atlanta, Albany, Newnan, Peachtree City, Carrollton, Muscogee County, Troup County, Phoenix City AL or Opelika AL, contact us. Our DUI and Criminal Defense attorneys based in Columbus, GA (Georgia) can defend you against a DUI and criminal charges.

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