If you get caught shoplifting from Target, you could face criminal charges for theft. Target is known for its extensive loss prevention practices and active efforts to catch shoplifters. Some strategies that Target loss prevention officers use include video surveillance, plainclothes security officers, and uniformed staff at the exits. When a security guard thinks that […]
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If you are caught shoplifting from Walmart in Texas, you may face criminal theft charges. What does shoplifting mean? The term “shoplifting” means stealing merchandise from an open retail store. Under Texas law, shoplifting is a type of theft, as defined by Texas Penal Code § 31.03. To simplify its criminal laws, Texas prosecutes most
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The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable government searches and seizures. If the police violate your Fourth Amendment rights while investigating or arresting you, you may be able to have illegally-obtained evidence excluded from court. What is the definition of search and seizure? A search is defined as any time an agent
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Texas Penal Code §12.44 allows judges to punish felony convictions with misdemeanor jail time, or with the agreement of the DA, reduce your felony conviction to a misdemeanor. What is Penal Code 12.44a? Texas Penal Code §12.44a allows a judge to punish a defendant who is convicted of a state jail felony with the permissible
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In Texas, there is no separate criminal offense called “shoplifting.” Instead, people who steal merchandise from open retail stores are prosecuted on theft charges. What is the definition of shoplifting? The term “shoplifting” generally refers to stealing goods from a retail establishment during regular business hours. Under Texas law, shoplifting is considered theft because Texas
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Probable cause is a legal standard of evidence that police officers must have in order to arrest someone or obtain a warrant. If the police do not follow the probable cause requirement, you may be able to have evidence against you excluded from a court proceeding. What is the definition of probable cause? The term
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Petty theft, which refers to the theft of property worth less than $100, is a Class C misdemeanor in Texas. In some situations, you may be able to have petty theft arrests and charges expunged from your record. What qualifies as petty theft? The term “Petty Theft” can be used to describe any low-value theft
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Being stopped by police officers can be a stressful and nerve-wracking experience. Knowing your legal rights will help you protect yourself from police misconduct and abuses of power such as illegal searches and seizures. What are my legal rights if I am stopped by the police? If you are stopped by the police, you have
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