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Hiring Jeff Kennedy turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life. Mr. Kennedy was able to have my case dismissed. Yes, outright dismissal of the charge!
We did exactly as Jeff instructed and the case was dismissed. There are no words to explain how happy we are with his performance.
Jeff was able to get my twice the legal limit BAC thrown out and he kept me from having an interlock device put on my car.
Hiring Jeff Kennedy turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life.
We did exactly as Jeff instructed and the case was dismissed. There are no words to explain how happy we are with his performance.
Jeff was able to get my twice the legal limit BAC thrown out and he kept me from having an interlock device put on my car.
All theft convictions should be avoided at all costs. That includes those that are often thought of as minor, such as shoplifting.
Employers absolutely hate to see a theft charge on an applicant’s criminal record. That person could present a risk for the company. Employers often won’t even take the risk. They’ll simply move on to the next person.
Yes. Even a “minor” theft charge can have a major impact on your life. That’s why you need to learn how to fight a shoplifting charge in Texas.
Texas theft laws are distinct in that they don’t separate theft into different classifications. The seriousness of the charges is based on the value of the item(s) taken—not so much the circumstances around the offense. This is not necessarily a good thing.
Many states treat shoplifting as a lesser offense than stealing from an individual, embezzlement, etc. The crime that goes on your record in Texas won’t be “shoplifting.” It will be “theft.” Below is a table of the maximum legal punishments you’ll face if convicted of a minor theft charge in Texas:
Theft Offense Based on Item Value | Max Penalties |
Theft of item valued at less than $20
Class C misdemeanor |
$500 fine |
Theft of item valued between $20 and $500
Class B misdemeanor |
Up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine |
Theft of item valued between $500 and $1,500
Class A misdemeanor |
Up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine |
Theft of item valued between $1,500 and $20,000
State jail felony |
Between 180 days and two years in state jail and a $10,000 fine |
Some tips that can help you keep a theft conviction off your record:
Having an idea of how to fight a shoplifting charge in Texas can give you a great start. Your next step is to call a criminal defense lawyer to continue your fight. Don’t risk a conviction ruining your life. Once a theft conviction places a mark on your criminal record, it’s next to impossible to get it removed.
Contact a defense attorney from the Law Offices of Jeff C. Kennedy. We will fight your charge by forming a strong defense for your unique case. Call our office at 817-605-1010 or complete the form below.
Contact us today for a free strategy session on how we can help you win your case.
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Contact us today for a free strategy session on how we can help you win your case.
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