Theft Crimes Lawyers in Brazoria County
Don't Let a Small Mistake Ruin Your Life
Getting charged with a theft crime can have far-reaching consequences for your life. At Crenshaw & Purvis, our team of attorneys has been helping Brazoria County residents get the results that they need. We all make mistakes, and our team wants to ensure that you don't have to pay for your mistake for years to come. When it comes to hiring a lawyer, know that you can always trust the experienced criminal defense attorneys at Crenshaw & Purvis.
Comprehensive Overview of Texas Theft Laws
Under Texas law, theft is the act of taking property from another person with the intention of depriving that individual of it. While the property could be directly stolen from the rightful owner, theft could also be committed through indirect methods. For example, obtaining property that is known to be stolen is also classified as theft, even though it wasn't directly taken from the owner.
Our Brazoria County theft lawyers use many different defenses, including:
- Lack of intent
- The defendant is a minor
- The defendant was under duress at the time of the act
- A mistake of fact, such as when the property is found to not have been stolen
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Why Crenshaw & Purvis?
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Honest, Knowledgeable, Professional Representation
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Focused Practice on Criminal Defense and DWI
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Established Track Record of Proven Success
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Over 55 Years of Combined Experience
Hear From Our Happy Clients
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“Mr. Crenshaw was awesome! He is very professional and kept in contact with me all the time. Mr. Crenshaw was able to help me with my case and did what he needed to do to come out on top!”- Rene R.
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“I found Crenshaw & Purvis beginning of 2024, about 6 months from when the “assault” I was accused of took place. I was terrified, never had a criminal history, and the way society is going right now, I thought I would be guilty without a doubt, no matter the circumstances. As someone who isn’t easily trusting, I put full trust and full faith in Jeff Purvis and Paralegal Brittany Young, and they did exactly what they said they were gonna do. #NOTGUILTY. I cried to them tears of joy and hugs galore lol, will never forget Jeff and Brittany, the sweetest and the realest!!!!”- Alaisha H.
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“He was able to take my case and get me the best possible outcome! He answered any questions I had in a timely manner and made sure I understood everything that was happening. I could not have had a better team to represent me. Crenshaw and Purvis thank you again for all you did for me.”- Regina W.
The Higher the Value, the Higher the Penalty
While it's not always the case, the penalties for theft often correlates with the value of the property stolen. For example, for property valued under $1,500, individuals are commonly charged with a misdemeanor. For property valued higher than $1,500, individuals can expect to be charged with a felony. Penalties can also be more severe depending on the occupation of the defendant and circumstances of the theft. Fines can range from under $500 to $10,000, with prison sentences ranging from under 5 years up to 99 years.
If you have been charged with theft, don't wait any longer; give our theft crimes lawyers in Brazoria County a call at (979) 200-4746. We serve clients in Angleton, Pearland, and the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area.
