Houston Theft Crimes Defense Law
Each year, hundreds of people contact
Attorney James Sullivan in order to get their theft convictions expunged
from their record because they cannot get a job, but unfortunately a
theft conviction cannot be expunged or sealed (non-disclosed).
Young people especially may not know about or consider the far-reaching
effects of having a theft conviction on their record. Attorney James
Sullivan can discuss with you the possible options in order to later get
your criminal case sealed or expunged.
If you are charged with a theft offense, contact Houston Criminal Lawyer James Sullivan at (281) 546-6428 for a confidential consultation.A
person commits theft if he unlawfully takes another person’s property
without their consent and with the intent to deprive the owner of the
property [Texas Penal Code Sec. 31.03]. Obviously, if he did not intend
to take the other person’s property, then it is not theft. For
example, in an alleged shoplifting case, if you place a case of beer on
the rack under your shopping cart, forget about it and then walk out of
the grocery store without paying for it, you should not be held
responsible. Or, if your child puts an item in your shopping bag
without your knowledge and you leave the store without paying for it,
you should not be convicted of theft.
If you have been charged with shoplifting
or any other theft related crime, you need a Houston theft crime
attorney to represent you. You may face serious consequences if you
have been arrested for theft in Houston or the surrounding area. Your
penalties will vary depending on the value of what you allegedly stole
and other factors. Theft crimes include shoplifting, hot checks, fraud,
embezzlement and identity theft. Theft crime can range from class C
misdemeanor to 1st degree
felony. Burglary of a motor vehicle is a class A misdemeanor. Auto theft
is usually charged as a felony offense unless the value of the motor
vehicle stolen is less than $1,500. Other felony theft related crimes
include credit card abuse (state jail felony), burglary of a building
(state jail felony) and burglary of a habitation (2nd degree felony).
James G. Sullivan and Associates | Harris County Theft Crime Lawyers
Houston theft crime lawyer James
Sullivan will discuss with you the seriousness of your charge and the
various effective defense strategies that are best suited for your
particular case. Before you make your plea in court, it is important
that you consult a theft crimes defense lawyer in Houston, Texas.
Houston Criminal Attorney James Sullivan gets proven results.
James Sullivan graduated from Baylor University in 1990 with a degree in Journalism, the ideal degree for investigating, discovering and telling winning stories in court. In 1993, Sullivan graduated from South Texas College of Law, which is nationally recognized as the top law school for trial advocacy.
James Sullivan later graduated from Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming. Founded in 1994, it is the most selective and prestigious trial advocacy program in America. The methods taught at TLC are not taught anywhere else. The 2,000 graduates form an extremely unique community of the most accomplished trial lawyers in the United States. Sullivan has a proven record of defending people
from all walks of life, faiths and countries in courts throughout Texas.Contact James Sullivan & Associates for a free initial consultation at (281) 546-6428 about your theft charges in Harris County (Houston), Montgomery County (Conroe), Fort Bend County (Richmond), and Waller County (Hempstead).
Contact Houston theft crime trial lawyers James Sullivan and Associates at (281) 546-6428 for a free initial consultation and case evaluation.
