Product loss due to theft costs Houston business owners millions each holiday season. To reduce their risks, they hire extra security staff and install additional surveillance technology. Because of that, the odds of being accused and arrested for shoplifting in Houston increase greatly during the holidays. Whether you’re innocent or guilty, being arrested and charged […]
The Risks of Accepting Stolen Property
Theft is a criminal act that conjures images of a person intentionally stealing someone’s property and fleeing the crime scene, slipping away before police can arrive. Many fail to realize that accepting stolen property is also a serious offense that actually carries the same penalties as ordinary theft. There are many defenses that can be […]
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 […]
What Role Does Fingerprint Evidence in Theft Cases?
Physical evidence items in a theft case are the real, physical objects that are collected and introduced as evidence if the case goes to court. Any item that might be important to the case can be collected and documented as physical evidence. From personal clothing to the objects taken, physical evidence is an important piece […]
