Dallas Theft Attorneys

Misdemeanor Theft

Texas has three classes of misdemeanor theft, each defined by a range in value of the stolen property.

Misdemeanor theft in Texas breaks down as follows:

• Class A Misdemeanors are the most serious, defined by a stolen value ranging from $500 to $1,499. Penalties can include up to a year in jail and/or a fine of up to $4,000.
• Class B Misdemeanors are defined by a stolen value ranging between $50 and $499, or if the stolen property included a form of identification. Penalties can include up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.
• Class C Misdemeanors are the least serious, defined by a stolen value of less than $50. Penalties do not include jail time but may involve a fine of up to $500.State Jail Felony Theft

State Jail Felony Theft accounts for instances of theft where the value of the stolen property is valued between $1,500 and $19,999, or if the stolen property included a firearm or certain livestock animals values below $20,000.

Convictions for these offenses can include a penalty of 180 days to two years in state jail and a fine of up to $10,000.

Felony Theft

Just as with misdemeanors, felony theft crimes are divided into three degrees of severity, determined by the value of the stolen property.

Felony theft in Texas breaks down as follows:

• First-Degree Felonies are the most serious offenses. These involve stolen property or services valued at $200,000 or more. A conviction can mean facing five to 99 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
• Second-Degree Felonies involve property valued between $100,000 and $199,000. Penalties for this offense can include two to 20 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.
• Third-Degree Felonies involve property valued between $20,000 and $99,999, or certain livestock animals values below $100,000. A conviction can mean two to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

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Theft can be as minor or severe as the value of property you are alleged to have stolen. No matter the severity of theft charges you are facing, we at DebnamRust PC can help. Our theft attorneys in Dallas can help you build a personalized legal defense that may help you mitigate or eliminate your responsibility for your charges.

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