An Overview Of Texas Theft Laws

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https://www.MedlinFirm.com/ | (682) 204-4066 Texas allows for theft charges to be levied in a surprisingly diverse number of situations. Theft does not just occur when you steal something for your own use or sell it without their permission. You can be charged with theft if you sell or transfer property without telling them about a lien or adverse claim. Or if they have to pay off a tax lien they didn't know about in order to gain legal title, you can be charged with theft and/or fraud. You can be charged with theft if you deprive someone of use of an item for an extended period of time. For example, borrowing their car for six months without their permission can led to theft charges. A tenant who won't move out at the end of their lease can be charged with trespassing immediately. In theory, if they live there for months without paying rent, they could be charged with theft. Texas statutes contain several subcategories of theft. For example, theft of trade secrets, theft by check and organized retail theft (shoplifting rings) are given special attention. But most cases are not this complicated. In Texas, theft of something worth less than a hundred dollars is a Class C misdemeanor. Theft of goods and services worth 750 to 2,499 dollars is typically a class A misdemeanor. You can be charged with a class B misdemeanor for stolen property between 100 and 750 dollars or when you're re-arrested for minor theft. And if you steal someone's ID card, it is automatically a class B misdemeanor. Tarrant County courts see around two thousand misdemeanor theft cases a year. Theft charges are the third most common type of case seen in county courts. Theft can be a felony. If the items or services stolen are worth 2,500 to 19,999 dollars, it is a state felony. If you steal a firearm, it is a felony. Grave-robbing is a felony in Texas. Stealing ballots and certain livestock is a felony, too. If you have a prior felony conviction or used a deadly weapon during the theft, it becomes a third-degree felony. Robbery of a pharmacy is a third-degree felony. There are situations that can raise theft to a second-degree felony. For example, stealing something worth 150K to 300K is a second-degree felony as is robbing an ATM. Stealing from a non-profit, as a government contractor or elderly person can lead to enhanced theft penalties. Tactics like tripping a fire alarm to enable your escape will lead to enhanced theft charges. Fort Worth Office The Medlin Law Firm 1300 S University Dr No. 318 Fort Worth, TX 76107 (682) 204-4066 https://www.medlinfirm.com/locations/fort-worth/ Dallas Office The Medlin Law Firm 2550 Pacific Ave No. 866 Dallas, TX 75226 (214) 888-4810 https://www.medlinfirm.com/locations/dallas/ Redeem Your Tokens