In Texas, shoplifting is charged as theft. In the Houston area, one of the most common types of theft is shoplifting. Everyday dozens of people are arrested for shoplifting and one common location for shoplifting arrests is Target. If you are arrested for shoplifting, the most important thing is to find a way to keep…
Category: Theft Crimes
What are the consequences of a shoplifting arrest?
Shoplifting – which is known as theft under Texas law – is one of the most frequently charged offenses in Texas and the Greater Houston area. Shoplifting can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the value of the items a person allegedly steals or attempts to steal. The majority of shoplifting…
What happens if you get caught shoplifting at Wal-Mart?
Big retailers like Wal-Mart lose millions of dollars to theft every year, and as a result, they have well-trained loss prevention officers whose job it is to catch shoplifters. Although exact figures aren’t available, a large amount of shoplifting cases filed in the Greater Houston area are for thefts that are alleged to have occurred…
Do you need an attorney for a first-time shoplifting case?
Shoplifting – which is classified as theft under Texas law – is one of the most common types of criminal offenses filed in the Houston area. Shoplifting cases range from Class “C” misdemeanors to first-degree felonies depending on the value alleged to have been stolen. The vast majority of first-time shoplifting cases are filed as…
How to Clear a Shoplifting Warrant in Houston
In Houston, dozens of people are arrested for theft every week. The majority of theft cases filed in Houston are shoplifting cases. Typically, a person will be arrested on the day that the theft is reported and taken to jail. Once a person is taken to jail, they will be able to post bond after…
How Do I Get My Shoplifting Case Dropped?
The majority of shoplifting cases filed in the Greater Houston area are misdemeanors. However, the potential consequences of a misdemeanor theft case can be greater than many felonies due to the stigma of being convicted of theft and being branded a shoplifter. It is not difficult to imagine that if given a choice, many employers…
How Can I Keep A Shoplifting Conviction Off of My Record?
Being charged with shoplifting can be embarrassing and lead to potentially devastating professional consequences. There are few things as potentially damaging to a person’s job prospects than a conviction for shoplifting (known as theft in Texas) since that calls into question a person’s honesty and reliability. Fortunately, keeping a shoplifting conviction off of your record…
Are Shoplifting and Petty Theft the Same Thing?
Texas, like most states, determines the classification and punishment of a theft offense, like petty theft or shoplifting, and based upon the value of what is stolen and sometimes the type of property that has been stolen. What is Petty Theft? Texas state law defines petty theft as those crimes that involve smaller amounts of…
