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…
Category: Theft Crimes
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…
Petty Theft in Texas: Is It the Same as Shoplifting?
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…
