Social media helps to keep people connected and can inspire them to become increasingly engaged in ways that they otherwise wouldn’t be. But it can also serve as a double-edged sword, especially for individuals facing criminal charges. As a result, if you are...
Theft & Property Crimes
Can you switch price tags on merchandise for sale?
Tampering with price tags in Texas might be tempting because of the idea of paying less, but changing a price tag is a serious offense. It's seen as shoplifting, and it carries serious consequences. Whether it’s a high-end electronics store or your local thrift shop,...
Are the penalties for employee theft different from shoplifting?
Theft is a serious criminal offense and if you find yourself under investigation for it, you have to prepare yourself. If you are charged with employee theft, understanding its difference from other similar theft charges and applicable penalties can help set your...
Understanding accomplice liability
If you help someone with a crime, you may wonder if you will also face criminal charges. Unfortunately, this is not always a black-and-white question with a yes or no answer. Most people view helping someone as a positive thing. However, there are situations when...
What are the penalties for identity theft?
Identity theft happens when someone collects personal information to facilitate fraudulent financial transactions. Victims could suffer from its consequences by losing credit or receiving blame for illegal transactions made under their names. Sometimes, another person...
Embezzlement in Texas and possible defenses
Any crime accusation in a business setting can create a chain of adverse events for the accused. Even without a conviction, they may lose their job, potential future employers or clients and leave a bad mark on their professional record. Embezzlement is a charge that...
Do I have to let police into my home?
No one wants to see a police officer show up at their home. You may assume that if an officer is at your house, you must let them in, but this is not true. The U.S. Constitution’s Fourth Amendment protects you from an unreasonable search and seizure in a place that...
Sugar Land man accused of running cryptocurrency scheme
You have probably been hearing a lot about cryptocurrency in the news lately. Cryptocurrency is digital currency that can be used to buy, sell or trade items. The main different between cryptocurrency and traditional currency is that cryptocurrency is not maintained...
Two Texans caught up in nationwide catalytic converter theft crackdown
A catalytic converter is a component of the exhaust system in automobiles and is designed to neutralize hazardous chemicals. In recent years, theft of catalytic converters has been common, with thieves removing them from parked cars and selling them to shops that want...
Property theft charges do not equal guilt
Police have a duty to investigate crimes and bring their findings to prosecutors, who then have a duty to charge those accused, if there is enough evidence to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. Often, a prosecutor’s tool of choice is overcharging the accused,...