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. 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
- 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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“I appreciate the services of Crenshaw and Purvis. I was charged with a Family Violence misdemeanor and got my case dismissed. The whole staff at Crenshaw and Purvis was on the ball and filed all the necessary motions in a timely manner and called the day before my court dates to remind me to come to court.”- Stephen R.
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“Jeff and Brittney are amazing! They got my misdemeanor dismissed! I didn’t think dismissal would even be an option but I just got the call today and I’m ecstatic! Do not go to any other legal team! They are upfront and reasonably priced! I’m so thankful and relieved!”- Shelby M.
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“My case was dismissed very quickly because of Jeff’s due diligence and knowledge of the law. This was a very stressful time but I felt better once I met with Jeff and ultimately the outcome was my case dismissed which was just. Thanks again to Jeff and his team.”- Ricky S.
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.
