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

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Getting client’s shoplifting charge dismissed in Alpharetta: In December, I appeared in Alpharetta Municipal Court with my teenage client who had been charged with shoplifting at Northpoint Mall. The Georgia code 16-8-14 describes shoplifting as: when a person removes or attempts to remove merchandise from a retail establishment for his or her own use without paying for the same. If the retail value of the merchandise is less than $300, and this is the first offense, it will be prosecuted as a criminal misdemeanor. If the value of the retail merchandise is $300 and above, it will be prosecuted as a felony and shall be punishable by imprisonment for not less than 1 year and no more than 10 years. My teenage client was encouraged by her peers to attempt the shoplifting. Prior to this incident her record was clean and she’s had no criminal miss behavior. Following considerable negotiation between myself and the prosecutor and the merchant, I got the court to agree to dismiss her charge after she has made restitution, completed community service, written an essay “the harm of shoplifting”, and attended a anti-shoplifting school. My client and her family were ecstatic. She can now continue her life as a high school student on her way to college.

Defending client against felony arrest, felony drug possession. On Thursday, September 14, I accompanied my client to the Fayette County Court. My client had been charged with felony drug possession, felony obstruction of an officer, and misdemeanor marijuana possession. At that time, I waved arraignment and had the matter reset for a later date. I had the opportunity to negotiate with the prosecutor, and the court agreed to probation. This relieves the burden from my client about having to go to prison for these charges. This informational blog is provided by the Alpharetta, Georgia criminal defense attorney Scott Miller. If you have criminal charges that you would like to talk to attorney Scott Miller about, you may call him at 770-408-1001 for a free consultation. www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com

On Friday, March 16, 2018, I appeared with my client in the Dunwoody Municipal Court. My client who is a young female had been arrested for shoplifting at Walmart. Following considerable negotiation with the prosecutor, I was able to get the court to agree to pretrial diversion. This will allow my client to earn a dismissal of the shoplifting charge and a restriction of her arrest record. My client will have to perform community service and attend shoplifting classes. She has concerns about the renewal of her immigration status. So, in an effort to expedite this process, I convinced the court to allow my client to appear on the first available date as a walk-in, so all of this could be completed before her immigration renewal. This is another very happy client of the Alpharetta, Georgia shoplifting defense attorney Scott Miller. 770-408-1001 www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com

Fighting client’s shoplifting charge in Alpharetta, GA. On a Tuesday, I appeared with my client in Alpharetta Municipal Court. She had been charged with shoplifting at Northpoint Mall. I was able to convince the court that due to my client’s young age, and the fact that this is her first in a lifetime shoplifting charge, she deserved a second chance. My client was given a hold and clear, which is an earned dismissal. After my client makes restitution to the merchant, and after she completes a shoplifting course, her charge will be dismissed. This is another very happy client and family, of the Alpharetta, Georgia shoplifting defense attorney Scott Miller. www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com

Fighting client’s DUI charge in Alpharetta, Georgia. On a Friday, I appeared with my client in the Alpharetta Municipal court to fight his DUI charge. My client had been stopped for failure to maintain lane on GA-400. After the vehicle stop, he was arrested for DUI. This is his second in a lifetime DUI charge, however the first occurred over 10 years ago. After negotiation with the prosecutor, I was able to get to the DUI charge reduced to reckless driving. I was also able to get the failure to maintain lane charge dismissed. This is a wonderful outcome for my client. He is thrilled with the results. This client is another very happy client of the Alpharetta, Georgia DUI defense attorney Scott Miller. www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com

Getting client's shoplifting charge dismissed in Dunwoody On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, I appeared with my client in Dunwoody Municipal Court. My client had been charged with shoplifting, taking merchandise from a local merchant without paying for it. The amount was less than $300. Following negotiation with the prosecutor' I was able to get the court to agree to a pretrial diversion. A pretrial diversion is an earned dismissal. After my client successfully completes the steps outlined by the court, his case will be dismissed and his arrest record will be restricted. This is a very good outcome from my client' and he is another very happy client of the Alpharetta, Georgia shoplifting defense attorney Scott Miller.

Fighting client's theft by taking charge in Fulton County In November, I appeared in Fulton County Court with my client who was accused of fraud and theft by taking. Following negotiation with the prosecutor, I convinced to court to prevent my client from having to serve time in jail. The court allowed my client to pay back the restitution amount claimed by the prosecution. My client was unable to pay this in full at one time, so I negotiated for a payback over a period of time. When the restitution amount is paid in full the case will be dismissed.

Fighting client’s shoplifting charge in Forsyth Magistrate Court On Thursday, October 26, I appeared with my client in Forsyth Magistrate Court to fight his second in a lifetime shoplifting charge. On my clients previous charge, we had negotiated a pretrial diversion which means that my client could obtain and earned dismissal following completion of several steps. Following negotiations with the court on the second in a lifetime charge, I was able to get my client enter a first offender plea. A first offender plea is often used for a felony charge, however in this particular case it seemed appropriate to use it for a misdemeanor shoplifting charge.

Getting client’s shoplifting charge dismissed in Roswell, GA. On Monday October 23, 2017, I appeared with my client in Roswell City Court to defend him against a second in a lifetime shoplifting charge. Following negotiations with the prosecutor, I was able to get the court to agree to allow my client to enter into a pretrial diversion. A pretrial diversion is an earned dismissal. Upon completion of the requirements of the court, my client’s charge will be dismissed. This is another very happy client of the Alpharetta, Georgia shoplifting defense attorney Scott Miller. If you are facing the charge of shoplifting or other criminal charges, you may contact attorney Scott Miller at 770-408-1001 for a free consultation. www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com