Montgomery County Theft Crimes Defense Law
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Conroe Texas Theft Crime Defense Lawyer James Sullivan represents clients on misdemeanor and felony
theft offenses in Conroe 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 Montgomery County Criminal
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.
Call Conroe 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 Conroe theft
crime attorney to represent you. You may face serious consequences if
you have been arrested for theft in Conroe 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).
Montgomery County 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. Conroe
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.