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Experienced Fort Worth Theft Defense Attorneys.

Have you been accused of a theft crime in Fort Worth or anywhere in Tarrant County, Texas?

The attorneys at Barnett Howard & Williams, are experienced at defending citizens accused of committing theft crimes. Our Fort Worth Theft Defense Attorneys have experience defending a wide range of different theft offenses from simple theft, to forgery and aggravated robbery.

Not all theft cases are the same. Each case rests on it’s own unique set of facts and circumstances. Sometimes, with multiple individual’s involved and unique circumstances, a trial may be required for a citizen to clear their name. It’s crucial that you have an experienced criminal defense attorney working with you in theft cases

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From Shoplifting to Embezzlement | Theft Laws in Texas

Theft laws in Texas cover a wide range of different criminal offenses – not just theft. In addition, the Texas Penal Code classifies theft crimes differently based on the amount of the theft, the method of the theft, and whether the accused has any prior theft convictions. The potential punishment for the various theft offenses can range from a $500 fine to life in prison. The bottom line is that being charged with a theft-related crime can get very complicated and requires experienced and highly rated Fort Worth Theft Defense Attorneys to effectively defend those charged with these types of cases.

The non-exhaustive list below contains some of the various ways theft cases can be charged by the state:

- Simple theft in Texas
  
  Theft of goods or services under $100.00 is considered a class c misdemeanor. This means that a person can be fined up to $500.00, but doesn’t face jail time. The most common type of theft under this category is shoplifting.
- Misdemeanor Theft
  
  In Texas, the theft of goods or services valued between $100.00 – $750.00 is a class B misdemeanor and a person faces up to 180 days in jail and up to a $2000.00 fine for this offense. The theft of goods or services valued between $750.00 – $2500.00 is a class A misdemeanor and a person faces up to 365 days in jail and up to a $4000.00 fine for this offense. Depending on the amount of goods, shoplifting can fit into this category as well.
- Felony Theft
  
  The theft of goods or services valued between $2500.00 – $30,000.00 is a state jail felony offense and a person faces up to 2 years in a state jail facility and up to a $10,000 fine. Theft of goods or services valued between $30,000.00 and $150,000.00 is a 3rd degree felony and a person faces 2 – 10 years in the penitentiary and up to a $10,000.00 fine. The theft of goods or services valued between $150,000.00 and $300,000.00 is a 2nd degree felony and a person faces up to 2 – 20 years in the penitentiary and up to a $10,000.00 fine. If a person is convicted of theft greater than $300,000.00, then they face 5 – 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000.00 fine. All of these offenses can also be enhanced if a person has a prior criminal record.
- Credit/debit card abuse
  
  One of the most common types of identity theft charges in Texas is credit/debit card abuse. A person can be charged with credit or debit card abuse in a number of different ways (from using, to presenting or simply possessing another’s credit or debit card). A person convicted of credit or debit card abuse faces 2 – 10 years in the penitentiary and up to a $10,000.00 fine.
- Issuance of a Bad Check
  
  Another common offense related to theft in Texas is issuance of a bad check, otherwise known as a “hot check.”
- A person commits an offense of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle if that person intentionally or knowingly operates another’s boat, airplane, or motor-propelled vehicle without the effective consent of its owner. A person who is convicted of this offense could face a minimum of 180 days in a State Jail Facility up to 2 years in a State Jail Facility and up to a $10,000.00 fine.
- Burglary
  
  Burglary is simply breaking into a habitation, building or vehicle with the intent to commit a theft or other felony. Texas divides burglary into three primary categories: either a burglary of a habitation, a burglary of a building or burglary of a vehicle. Each of these categories carries their own set punishment ranges. Punishments for burglary can range from a class a misdemeanor up to 99 years or life in prison.
- Robbery
  
  If a person causes injury to a person while in the midst of committing a theft, that person could be convicted of robbery. In general, robbery is a second-degree felony. But, if the victim suffers serious bodily injury, the State can increase the case to a first-degree felony and a person could face up to 99 years or life in prison.
- Forgery
  
  Theft by way of forgery can mean anything from making a false writing to altering an existing document. The many different ways that the State can charge the offense of forgery means that you need an experience and top rated fort worth defense lawyer to aid in your defense if you are charged with forgery. The punishment for forgery can range from a class A misdemeanor to a second degree felony, punishable by up to 20 years in the Texas.
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