In Georgia, how are the common law property crimes categorized?

In Georgia, the common law property crimes have been consolidated into a unified framework under the theft statutes. This means that rather than treating various property crimes like burglary, larceny, and theft as distinct and separate offenses, Georgia law now generally categorizes these offenses primarily under the umbrella of theft. The consolidation into theft simplifies the legal landscape, making it easier to prosecute and understand the crimes related to property without needing to navigate numerous different statutes for each type of offense.

This approach streamlines the criminal code by allowing for varied acts of theft to be addressed under a singular legal definition, which can encompass a range of actions from simple theft to more complex forms of property crime. The focus is on the unlawful taking of property rather than the specific manner in which that crime was committed, promoting efficiency in the legal process.