Criminal Defense

Texas is similar to other US states in that the types of theft crimes are pursuant to the value of the property that the accused stole. Essentially, it is this value that separates misdemeanor theft from felony theft in the state of Texas. Specifically, the limit of a...

When people take property and/or assets that do not belong to them through stealing, deception or depriving another, Texas law enforcement may charge them with theft. Also referred to as larceny, theft does not always involve directly taking property or assets. It can...

For those who are facing charges for theft, there may be questions regarding viable defenses to the charge. Fortunately, there are numerous legal defenses that an attorney may utilize while defending someone against theft charges. For example, an honest...

Kids sometimes make poor decisions and it is up to you, the parent, to provide the right guidance and advice. When it comes to shoplifting, providing the right guidance is crucial. While it might not seem like a major issue, a single accusation of theft can have an...

Texas has some of the most lenient laws in the country when it comes to your right to carry a firearm. Despite the impressions many out-of-staters may have, however, not just anybody is allowed to own a gun in this state. If you want to possess a firearm in Texas, you...

Texas courts often consider criminal trespass, burglary and larceny in conjunction with one another, but there are important legal distinctions. In a sentence, criminal trespass consists of intruding on property where the offender is knowingly unwelcome, burglary is...

The stealing of packages off porches is common around the holidays, but it happens at all times of the year. To combat this issue, Texas recently changed the law regarding mail theft. In the past, stealing packages resulted in a misdemeanor, which is a criminal...

The state of Texas has categories for offenses, and each has guidelines and a range of penalties that accompany it. Having these categories enables the prosecution and the judge to make decisions when making charges and handing down sentences. For someone facing...

Texas laws are stricter than those of most other states. This sentiment holds true for theft and larceny. According to FindLaw, theft, or “larceny,” as state law refers to it as, occurs when one person takes property with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of...

The widespread use of credit cards can create many opportunities for malicious parties to steal your credit card information and use it to purchase things for themselves, leaving you with possibly large bills to pay. Texas law charges credit card fraud as a felony,...