if you have a felony burgulary charge and theft 10 years ago and get arrested for theft by deception and theft by receiving what kind of time are you
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if you have a felony burgulary charge and theft 10 years ago and get arrested for theft by deception and theft by receiving what kind of time are you
Asked on May 7, 2009 under Criminal Law, Georgia
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
There's no simple answer to sentencing questions, because the courts are required to look at a number of things. A prior record is one of those things. The value of the stolen property is another, because in most cases theft of property worth less than $500 is a misdemeanor, but beyond that it is a felony under Georgia law. The type of property stolen can also make a difference.
These are very serious charges, and it would be a very good idea to have a lawyer defend you, even if only to see that your sentence is as low as possible. You can look for an attorney at our website, http://attorneypages.com
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