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Georgia shoplifting law sets felony threshold at $500 - Now Georgia
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Georgia shoplifting law sets felony threshold at $500 - Now Georgia
A common misconception about shoplifting laws in Georgia is that “it’s just a misdemeanor unless you steal thousands of dollars.” Before you pocket that next hamhock, the reality is much stricter. Under O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14, theft by shoplifting becomes a felony once the value of the goods exceeds $500. That’s not a typo—$500, not $1,500. And the law covers more than just walking out of a store without paying. In Georgia, shoplifting can include c…
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