Theft Crimes

A theft crime involves the unlawful taking of another’s property without their consent, with the intention of permanently depriving the owner of the property. According to the federal government’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), there are about 10 million theft crimes committed a year, and over 1 million people will be arrested. Theft crimes can be misdemeanors or felonies and the maximum sentences can include many years behind bars. Examples of theft crimes under Texas law includes the following: larceny, theft, burglary, auto theft, robbery, fraud, forgery, identity theft, embezzlement, and other such crimes.

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