HEB is one of Texas’ most beloved stores with over 30 locations in the Houston area. But according to many reports, HEB takes a tough stance against shoplifters. If you are arrested for shoplifting at HEB, you will likely be arrested and face a theft charge, which could result in a fine, probation, jail or…
Category: Theft Crimes
What happens if you get caught shoplifting at Whole Foods?
Shoplifting arrests are extremely common in Harris County. The majority of shoplifting cases (which is legally considered theft under Texas law) are filed as misdemeanors and a large percentage of cases come from large retailers. But what happens when you get caught shoplifting at a high-end grocery store like Whole Foods? This article discusses what…
What happens if you get caught shoplifting at Costco?
Although shoplifting at Costco is relatively rare compared to other large retailers, every year multiple people are arrested in Costco stores throughout Houston and charged with theft (which is how shoplifting is charged in Texas). If you are caught shoplifting at Costco, it is critical to do everything possible to keep a conviction off of…
How to clear a shoplifting charge off of your record in Houston
Although most shoplifting cases filed in Houston are filed as Class “B” or Class “C” misdemeanors, they can still leave a stain on your record that can make it difficult to find work, housing or obtain a professional license. It is not difficult to see that having a shoplifting arrest on your record could make…
What happens if you get arrested for shoplifting at Target in Houston?
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…
What are the consequences of a shoplifting arrest in Houston?
Shoplifting – which is known as theft under Texas law – is one of the most frequently charged offenses in Texas and the 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 cases…
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…
