Douglas County Theft Crime Lawyer

Douglas County Theft Crime Attorney

The consequences of a felony charge in Douglas County can be very serious. The Law Offices of Marc A. Watkins, P.C. can help you understand the charges against you and take action to protect your rights. Our Douglas County theft crime lawyer holds years of experience handling felony theft crimes. We ensure you understand your rights and legal options and create a tailored criminal defense strategy to minimize or eliminate the impact of the charges.

Types of Felony Theft

The Law Offices of Marc A. Watkins, P.C., represents many different types of felony theft charges. In Georgia, a felony charge is determined by the value of the stolen property. Felony charges are classified by the severity of the offense.

A Class 6 Felony is the least severe charge, often involving stolen property valued in the lower range. Penalties could include jail time, probation, and paying restitution. Even though it’s a less severe charge, it is still a felony that stays on your permanent criminal record.

The charges and penalties grow more severe with each step up. A Class 2 Felony is the most serious, typically involving large-scale or highly organized schemes. These charges can result in lengthy prison terms and severe personal and professional consequences.

Some examples of felony theft include:

• Auto theft: Also known as aggravated motor vehicle theft, this charge can come with strict sentencing guidelines, especially for repeat offenders or those involving organized crime activity. Douglas County holds an auto theft crime rate of 251 per 1,000 residents.
• Burglary: Felony burglary charges may include unlawful entry made with the intent to commit theft inside homes and businesses. Douglas County is projecting a loss of $2.35 million due to burglary-related crimes in 2025.
• Robbery: Robbery involves taking property from another person by force and is classified as a violent felony offense. Per 1,000 residents, Douglas County reports a robbery rate of 0.3412.
• Identity theft: A white-collar crime, identity theft, involves the unauthorized use of another person’s personal or financial information. Identity theft charges often include multiple felony counts.
• Embezzlement: Most common in businesses, felony embezzlement involves the misappropriation or theft of significant assets.

Defending Against a Theft Charge

Theft crimes come with serious consequences, such as long-term prison sentences, court-ordered restitution, and a permanent felony record that can greatly impact every area of your life. With so much at stake, you need a skilled Douglas County theft crime lawyer to advocate on your behalf.

Some common defense strategies we employ include:

• Challenging the classification of the alleged theft
• Identifying illegal searches and rights violations
• Highlighting errors in evidence handling
• Questioning the credibility of witnesses
• Negotiating for charge reductions or alternative sentencing

Contact a Douglas County Theft Crime Lawyer Today

The Law Offices of Marc A. Watkins, P.C., serves residents in Douglasville, Lithia Springs, Fairplay, and surrounding areas within Douglas County. Our team aggressively fights to protect your rights. Contact our office on Hospital Drive in Douglasville today to schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case and legal options.