Quick Summary If you are facing theft allegations, understanding Texas theft penalties and restitution can help you see how courts determine both criminal punishment and financial repayment obligations. In Texas, theft penalties are typically based on the value and type of property involved, while restitution is usually calculated using evidence of the victim’s financial loss. […]

Quick Summary You may be charged with theft if you unlawfully take or control property and intend to deprive the owner of that property under Texas theft law. Prosecutors must typically prove that you took property without consent and that you intended to permanently or substantially deprive the owner of its value or use. The […]

Quick Summary The first 72 hours after a theft arrest involve booking, possible bail decisions, and an initial court appearance. During the theft arrest process in Texas, you may be booked into county jail, see a magistrate who reviews probable cause, and receive information about bail and court scheduling. Immediately after a theft arrest, booking, […]