by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Theft Crimes
It doesn’t matter what type of car it is, all vehicles can be stolen from their rightful owners. According to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), nearly 65,000 cars and trucks are stolen each year in Texas, and thousands more vehicles are targets of...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Theft Crimes
When you think of theft, you might think of someone shoplifting at Walmart or a liquor store. Or, it might make you think of a teenager stealing someone’s bicycle, or a stranger stealing someone’s jacket at a concert. In a general sense, “theft” means to deprive...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Theft Crimes
Extortion is considered criminalizing theft under the Texas Penal Code. IT is the crime that occurs when a defendant gains property or money by force or threat of violence from a victim. Those who commit extortion can also steal the property or finances by damaging...
