what is the penalty for identity theft in georgia
In Georgia, theft will be considered a misdemeanor if the property that was the subject of the theft is below $500 in value. This is commonly referred to as petty theft. The penalties for misdemeanor theft involve a fine of no more than $1,000 and imprisonment for no more than 12 months. Felony theft is the theft of property that is valued more than $500. Depending on the severity of the theft, a judge can decide to deem a theft of items valued over $500 as a misdemeanor. This is solely at the discretion of the judge.