In the age of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, a common question that criminal defense attorneys hear is, “Can social media posts be used against you in a shoplifting case?” The short answer is yes. Be careful what you post on a social media site, particularly if you’ve been charged with a criminal offense. Nearly everything […]
Blog Category: Theft Crimes
How Do Prior Convictions Affect Houston Theft Cases?
If you have been charged with theft in Houston, few things can have a bigger impact on the severity of your sentence than having a prior conviction on your record. How do prior convictions affect Houston theft cases? Having a felony or misdemeanor conviction in Texas can make it difficult to secure a loan, get […]
Grand Theft Auto Charges in Houston
Grand theft auto charges in Houston carry serious penalties if convicted. If you’ve been charged with this offense, it’s important to understand what the law says, what the possible consequences are, and what you can do about it. Grand Theft Auto Laws There is not a specific law addressing grand theft auto in Texas, so […]
Grading Theft Offenses in Texas
In Texas, the crime of theft is committed when a person takes anything that does not belong to them without consent or legal justification, while having no intentions at the time of the offense to return the property to its owner. However, the severity of the theft charge depends on the theft committed. Grading theft […]
