Houston Theft Crimes Defense Law
Harris County Theft Crime Defense Lawyer James Sullivan represents clients on misdemeanor and felony
theft offenses in Houston and the surrounding counties. Theft of any
amount is a very serious crime. It is a crime of moral turpitude
(dishonesty) and a conviction for theft can negatively affect you for
the rest of your life. You really cannot afford a conviction for theft
on your record.
Each year, hundreds of people contact Attorney James Sullivan in
order to get their theft convictions expunged from their record because
they cannot get a job, but unfortunately a theft conviction cannot be expunged or sealed (non-disclosed). Young people especially may not know about or consider the far-reaching
effects of having a theft conviction on their record. Attorney James
Sullivan can discuss with you the possible options in order to later get
your criminal case sealed or expunged.
Contact Houston Theft Crime Lawyers James Sullivan at (281) 546-6428 for a free consultation.
A person commits theft if he
unlawfully takes another person’s property without their consent and
with the intent to deprive the owner of the property [Texas Penal Code
Sec. 31.03]. Obviously, if he did not intend to take the other person’s
property, then it is not theft. For example, in an alleged shoplifting
case, if you place a case of beer on the rack under your shopping cart,
forget about it and then walk out of the grocery store without paying
for it, you should not be held responsible. Or, if your child puts an
item in your shopping bag without your knowledge and you leave the store
without paying for it, you should not be convicted of theft.
If you have been charged with shoplifting
or any other theft related crime, you need a Houston theft crime
attorney to represent you. You may face serious consequences if you
have been arrested for theft in Houston or the surrounding area. Your
penalties will vary depending on the value of what you allegedly stole
and other factors. Theft crimes include shoplifting, hot checks, fraud,
embezzlement and identity theft. Theft crime can range from class C
misdemeanor to 1st degree
felony. Burglary of a motor vehicle is a class A misdemeanor. Auto theft
is usually charged as a felony offense unless the value of the motor
vehicle stolen is less than $1,500. Other felony theft related crimes
include credit card abuse (state jail felony), burglary of a building
(state jail felony) and burglary of a habitation (2nd degree felony).
Houston theft crime lawyer James
Sullivan will discuss with you the seriousness of your charge and the
various effective defense strategies that are best suited for your
particular case. Before you make your plea in court, it is important
that you consult a theft crimes defense lawyer in Houston, Texas. Houston Criminal Attorney James Sullivan gets proven results.
Contact Houston theft crime trial lawyers James Sullivan and Associates at (281) 546-6428 for a free initial consultation and case evaluation.
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