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Cherokee County Criminal Damage to Property Attorneys
At Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm, we focus on helping young people protect their future when facing criminal charges in Georgia.
If you’ve been cited or charged with criminal damage to property in Cherokee County, our legal team is here to guide you through the process and fight for the best possible outcome.
Georgia law separates criminal damage to property into two degrees:
This charge applies when someone:
Penalties: Second-degree criminal damage is a felony and carries 1 to 5 years in prison if convicted.
A more serious charge, first-degree criminal damage to property involves:
Penalties: First-degree criminal damage is a felony with a sentence of 1 to 10 years in prison (or up to 20 years for certain offenses).
A criminal damage to property charge is not just about fines or jail time. The real concern for many of our clients is the impact on their future:
For young people, a criminal charge can affect college admissions, scholarships, internships, and career paths. Our goal is to help protect your record and future opportunities.
Each case is unique, and our legal team evaluates all possible defenses, such as:
Georgia law requires intent for a conviction. If the damage was accidental, this could be a strong defense.
We investigate witness statements, video footage, and police reports to challenge wrongful accusations.
The burden of proof is on the prosecution, and we challenge weak or circumstantial cases.
If you had reasonable belief that you were allowed to use or alter the property, this could support your defense.
For second-degree criminal damage, the property must be valued at over $500. If the amount is disputed or unclear, we may challenge the charges.
If you’re facing a criminal damage to property charge in Cherokee County, the criminal process generally follows these steps:
Many cases can be resolved without a felony conviction—but the sooner you act, the better your options.
We focus exclusively on helping people in their teens and twenties. From the moment you contact us, we take a goal-oriented approach to protect your record and future.
We take the time to understand:
For many first-time offenders, we explore alternatives to avoid a conviction, such as:
If the case proceeds to trial, we are prepared to fight aggressively. Our team examines:
At Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm, we understand that young people make mistakes, and not every situation should define their future.
A criminal damage to property charge in Cherokee County does not have to define your future. The best way to protect yourself is to act now.
We’ll review your case, explain your options, and help you move forward with the best possible outcome. If you or someone you know is facing criminal damage to property charges, don’t wait. The sooner you act, the more we can do to help.
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