Theft and Forgery charges
Theft charges include a wide range of penalties, from a Class C misdemeanor (fine only), up to a First Degree Felony (up to life in prison). The level of seriousness for the theft charge someone faces can be determined by many things, including:
One very commonly charged offense not classified as a "theft" under Texas law is Forgery. Most often, this stems from someone writing or passing a check that he or she is not authorized to pass. The State will charge this as a State Jail Felony, with a maximum punishment of two years confinement. All too often, people are accused of this serious crime for nothing more than a mistake on their part. Some are victims of a scam themselves, and honestly believe that the check they are passing is legitimate. This leaves us room to fight this charge and obtain a much better result than the State would have you accept.
Similar to Forgery, another common charge in Texas is Credit Card Abuse, involving the use of a credit card that the accused is not authorized to use. The same issues tend to be present in this offense, and often the facts are not what they first appear according to the State.
Overall, Theft and Forgery offenses can be scary to face, but there is hope. If you are facing these kind of charges, you need a skilled attorney with experience in this area to explore all the facts, find the weak points in the prosecution's accusations, and use this to either defeat the charges completely or negotiate the best possible result. Contact a Theft attorney today to speak about your case for free.
- Value of alleged stolen items
- Type of items (copper, etc.)
- Status of victim (elderly, disabled, etc.)
- Criminal history of the accused
One very commonly charged offense not classified as a "theft" under Texas law is Forgery. Most often, this stems from someone writing or passing a check that he or she is not authorized to pass. The State will charge this as a State Jail Felony, with a maximum punishment of two years confinement. All too often, people are accused of this serious crime for nothing more than a mistake on their part. Some are victims of a scam themselves, and honestly believe that the check they are passing is legitimate. This leaves us room to fight this charge and obtain a much better result than the State would have you accept.
Similar to Forgery, another common charge in Texas is Credit Card Abuse, involving the use of a credit card that the accused is not authorized to use. The same issues tend to be present in this offense, and often the facts are not what they first appear according to the State.
Overall, Theft and Forgery offenses can be scary to face, but there is hope. If you are facing these kind of charges, you need a skilled attorney with experience in this area to explore all the facts, find the weak points in the prosecution's accusations, and use this to either defeat the charges completely or negotiate the best possible result. Contact a Theft attorney today to speak about your case for free.
