While all criminal acts are treated seriously in Texas, some crimes result in much harsher punishment. Many theft crimes result in misdemeanor charges. However, when the amount taken or value of the item stolen is significant, this could result in felony charges....
Theft & Property Crimes
What is organized retail theft under Texas law
Theft charges are more significant than many people realize. A criminal conviction can result in jail or prison time, significant fines, and damage to your reputation that could affect you for years to come. That’s why you shouldn’t take theft charges lightly. After...
Former pastor and wife indicted of fraud and theft charges
A person’s role and status in a community could be significantly harmed when criminal charges are faced. The allegations alone could create hardships when it comes to the accused’s personal and professional reputation. This is especially true when the criminal...
Police: Auto theft ring used hackers to gain access to cars
Digital technology has made automobiles increasingly complex. It has also made automobile theft more complex. The Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force recently announced it had cracked down on what it said was a major auto theft operation that used hackers to...
Accidents and oversights can lead to criminal charges
We all make mistakes. But what if those mistakes lead to criminal charges? What if you accidentally do something that results in a call to the police?For example, say you go to the store just to do some browsing. You find a shirt that you like, but you want to keep...
Don’t take a plea on an arson case before you read this
Most people associate arson charges with a scheme to defraud an insurance company. They picture someone setting fire to a warehouse or business and then trying to cash in on an inflated insurance check.In reality, you can be charged with arson in Texas for such varied...
Theft accusations are informed by the evidence available
The whole country knows that Texas is tough on crime. For that reason, being accused of theft & property crimes can result in serious consequences if the person accused. Of course, it is an imperfect world, and accusations of theft occur daily. One example is of a...
Theft accusation made at popular shopping center
Being accused of theft in Texas is very serious. Indeed, Texas has a reputation for being particularly tough on theft. That is why anyone accused of theft should immediately seek out experienced legal representation. Recently, a Texas woman was accused of theft of...
Houston men accused of pawn shop thefts
Every business that has sellable property on the premises is at risk of property and theft crimes, especially after hours when there are few or no staff members on site to protect the items. That is certainly true for pawn shops, which base their business on...
Switching price tags can get you arrested
People who might never shoplift outright may attempt to get an extra discount on the merchandise they purchase by switching price tags to pay a substantially lower amount. Technology has advanced and made this more challenging with the use of RFID tags and barcodes,...