Savannah GA Robbery

Savannah GA Robbery

In Savannah GA 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 is robbery. If convicted for unarmed robbery, you could face a prison sentence of 1 to 20 years depending on the circumstances of the robbery and previous convictions. For armed robbery, the MINIMUM sentence in Savannah GA is 10 years without parole. Sometimes, armed robbery conviction can result in the death penalty. The legal meaning of shoplifting varies from state to state, but usually is the theft of property that is worth less than $500 and that occurs with the intent to deprive the owner of that piece of property. Shoplifting is the theft of items from a retail establishment either by sneaking it out of the shop or by altering the tags on the goods so as to pay less. If the total value of the goods is below $300 it is a misdemeanor. It is a felony when the total value exceeds $300. In Georgia, the law allows the shop owner or employee to detain a person suspected of shoplifting till the police reach. The law however does not allow them to do a physical search of the suspected individual.

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Savannah GA DUI Lawyer – Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney