Conroe Theft Attorney

Take your theft charge seriously. Contact our criminal defense attorneys

Being charged with theft in Texas is a serious crime. That’s why it’s important that you take your theft charge seriously right from the start. Get a criminal defense theft lawyer on your side. Otherwise, you could be sentenced to several months or years in prison, be fined thousands of dollars and face other penalties depending on the nature of your theft charge.

At The Webb Firm, P.C. in Conroe, Texas, we understand the seriousness of your charges. That’s why we want to help. Conroe criminal defense attorney Amanda Webb has handled numerous cases involving people charged with theft. She knows what she’s doing because she’s done this work for years – as a defense lawyer and previously as an Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County. Her experience is critical when it comes to such complex cases.

Types of theft charges

Theft charges in Texas cover a wide range. In general, the severity of the charges depends on the value of the items in question. That’s why some petty theft charges are classified as misdemeanor theft while other, more serious theft charges are classified as felony theft. Common theft charges and the penalties:

Class C Misdemeanor Theft

(Penalty – Up to $500 fine)

Theft of property worth at less than $100. Also sometimes referred to as a petty theft charge in Texas.

Class B Misdemeanor Theft

(Penalty – Up 180 days in jail, up to $2,000 fine)

Theft of property worth more than $50 and less than $500

Class A Misdemeanor Theft

(Penalty – Up 1 year in jail, up to $4,000 fine)

Theft of property worth more than $500 and less than $1,500

State Jail Felony Theft

(Penalty – 180 days to 2 years in jail, up to $10,000 fine)

Theft of property worth more than $1,500 and less than $20,000

Third-Degree Felony Theft

(Penalty – 2 - 10 years in jail, up to $10,000 fine)

Theft of property worth more than $20,000 and less than $100,000

Second-Degree Felony Theft

(Penalty – 2 - 20 years in jail, up to $10,000 fine)

Theft of property worth more than $100,000 and less than $200,000

First-Degree Felony Theft

(Penalty – 5 - 99 years in jail, up to $10,000 fine)

Theft of property worth more than $200,000

A common theft charge in Texas involves the theft of a car. While there is no formal grand theft auto charge in Texas, many people are charged with varying degrees of theft charges based on the value of the vehicle. Whatever type of theft charge you’re facing, a theft crimes attorney at our firm can help you defend your rights.

How much evidence is needed to be charged with theft?

Police must have certain types of evidence in order to charge someone with theft. In general, police must often show that the person charged with theft took something from someone without their consent. The police often then use certain types of evidence to prove that a theft occurred:

Documentary evidence – Includes items such as receipts, contracts, bank records, invoices, appraisals and insurance papers.
Demonstrative evidence – Visual aids such as photographs, diagrams, charts and physical models.
Testimonial evidence – Involves statements given by witnesses under oath.
Security footage – Video recordings from surveillance systems, including theft prevention cameras or outdoor security feeds.
Confessions – Written or spoken admissions of guilt made by the person accused of theft.

How long after a theft can you be charged?

The deadlines for charging someone for a theft vary. In general, the statute of limitations (the deadline for when someone can be charged) in Texas is five years from the date of the theft.

However, if the alleged theft involves property taken from a retailer that could result in a misdemeanor theft charge (generally items worth less than $1,500) the retailer has two years to file charges for a misdemeanor shoplifting charge.

The bottom line – always talk to a theft lawyer if you believe the statute of limitations has expired and you can no longer be charged with theft in Texas.

How to beat theft charges

There are many different ways you can beat your theft charge and ideally have such charges dropped or dismissed. Some of the successful legal strategies often used by a theft crimes attorney in Texas include:

Lack of evidence that a theft occurred.
Mistaken identity, especially if the person charged with theft does not meet the description of the person who allegedly committed the theft.
Evidence was mishandled by police or lost altogether.
You have an alibi. Someone else can confirm your story.
You had permission to use or borrow the item you allegedly stole.
Coercion by police who put pressure on someone to confess to a theft they did not commit.

These are just some of the ways you may be able to beat your theft charge. The best way to know for sure about your legal options is to talk with an experienced theft lawyer right away.

You deserve a strong defense. Get a theft crimes lawyer

Experience matters when it comes to choosing a theft crimes lawyer to defend you if you have been charged with theft in Texas. That’s why people in Montgomery County and throughout the area turn to us when faced with such serious charges. Read our testimonials. We’re the law firm people want when it matters most.

Don’t take chances with your future. Take action. Contact us and schedule your free consultation with a criminal defense lawyer who takes your theft charge seriously – theft crimes attorney Amanda Webb. Trial tested, proven results.