Informative Blog Posts About GA Traffic, DUI, Misdemeanor, Felony & Probation Violations

Alpharetta, GA. is home to many shopping malls and shopping centers. During the holiday season shoplifting is a big problem for the local merchants. In general, 2 types of shoplifting occur. The first type is usually done by criminal adults, Who take the merchandise to resell for cash, to buy alcohol and drugs. The second type is usually young teenagers, the majority of which are females. Usually these teenagers are responding to peer pressure, and they take the merchandise because it is considered cool to be part of the group. Don't let your young teenagers get caught up in this behavior. Have a talk with them as soon as they are old enough to visit the mall unaccompanied by adults.

Arrested for shoplifting during holidays? During the holiday seasons merchants are faced with a significant increase in shoplifting. Merchants have responded by adding additional security officers and video equipment during the holiday season. This has led to many more shoplifting arrests. The majority of the those arrested tend to be young teenagers. Many of the teenagers arrested for shoplifting admit they did it because of peer pressure or impulse. This is an example of good people making bad decisions. Shoplifting can be either a criminal or a felony misdemeanor.

In Alpharetta, GA. defending client against shopping My client's parents received a phone call informing them that their daughter had been arrested for shoplifting. The parents were stunned, and could not believe that their daughter could be involved in something like this. I had helped the father with a traffic ticket matter in the past, so he called me immediately. I explained to the father how peer pressure among teenagers can lead to shoplifting. After negotiations with the prosecutor and the business owner, I got this charge dismissed. My client was required to perform several hours of Community service and write an essay about the damage done by shoplifting.

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Fighting clients battery charge in Fulton State Court. On September 28, 2016, I appeared in Fulton State Court to defend my client against the charge of battery. Prior to coming to court, I had my client complete a two day Georgia accredited anger management class. I also had him pre-pay the court costs. After negotiations, I convinced the prosecutor to not prosecute my client's charge.

9/22/16 fighting client's loitering charge in Sandy Springs On 9/22/16, I accompanied my client to the Sandy Springs City Court. I was there to defend him against a loitering charge. Their were two other co-defendants charged with my client, and each co-defendant had their own separate attorney representing them that day. This particular case was set for a bench trial. We convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the charges because, the states primary witness was not present.

If you are accused of taking less than $300 in merchandise from a retail establishment, you can be charged with the criminal misdemeanor shoplifting. If you are accused of removing more than $300 of merchandise from the retail establishment, you can be charged with felony shoplifting. If you have been accused of shoplifting in Georgia, call the Alpharetta, GA. shoplifting defense attorney Scott Miller for a free consultation. 770-408-1001 www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com

On May 18, 2015, I was in the Alpharetta Municipal Court for discussions with the prosecutor about my client's hit and run charge. Based on negotiations, and due to the fact that I was able to show that repairs have been made to the other drivers vehicle, and the fact that my client has no criminal history, I was able to get the prosecutor to agree to dismiss the charge. Call Attorney Scott Miller at 770-408-1001 for a free consultation. www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com

Fighting client's shoplifting charge in Alpharetta, GA. On May 18, 2015, I met with the prosecutor of the Alpharetta Municipal Court to fight my client's shoplifting charge. After negotiations, and based on the fact that my client has no previous criminal history, I convinced the prosecutor that a dismissal of the charge would be best. The results of this negotiation, prevented a teenage girl from having a misdemeanor on her record.

Attorney Miller representing client in Gwinnett County State Court. On May 11, 2015, I appeared in the Gwinnett County State Court to wave arraignment for my client, and have it rescheduled for a later date. This was done to allow more time to obtain the evidence of my client's innocence.