Theft

Fighting Your Theft Charges

Theft crimes involve the act of intentionally taking another person’s property without their permission. Theft convictions can have serious and lasting consequences. A theft conviction is considered a crime of moral turpitude and will prevent you from being able to serve on a jury, impact your ability to find a quality job, and impact your ability to find housing. A theft conviction can also potentially impact your ability to retain or obtain job related licenses such as those required for electricians, barbers, real estate agents, cosmetologists, and many other professions. There is no such thing as a minor theft conviction.

If you have been charged with theft or other property crimes including burglary, burglary of a motor vehicle, robbery, or theft of a motor vehicle you need immediate legal help. Contact David Overhuls today at 713-223-8801 for a free consultation.

Property Crime Consequences

• Theft of property $100 or more but less than $750: a possible fine up to $2,000 and up to 180 days in jail (Class B misdemeanor)
• Theft of property $750 or more but less than $2,500: a possible fine up to $4,000 and up to one year in jail (Class A misdemeanor)
• Theft of property $2,500 or more but less than $30,000: a possible fine up to $10,000 and 180 days to 2 years in state jail (State jail felony)
• Theft of property $30,000 or more but less than $150,000: a possible fine up to $10,000 and 2 to 10 years in prison (3^rd degree felony)
• Theft of property $150,000 or more but less than $300,000: a possible fine up to $10,000 and 2 to 20 years in prison (2^nd degree felony)
• Theft of property $300,000 or more: a possible fine up to $10,000 and 5 to life in prison (1^st degree felony)
• Burglary of a motor vehicle: a possible fine up to $4,000 and up to one year in jail (Class A misdemeanor)
• Burglary of a business: a possible fine up to $10,000 and 180 days to 2 years in state jail (State jail felony)
• Burglary of a habitation: a possible fine up to $10,000 and 2 to 20 years in prison (2^nd degree felony)
• Robbery: a possible fine up to $10,000 and 2 to 20 years in prison (2^nd degree felony)
• Aggravated robbery: a possible fine up to $10,000 and 5 to life in prison (1^st degree felony)

Aggressive former prosecutor fighting for you

David Overhuls has handled hundreds of property related crimes, and as a former prosecutor he knows how police agencies investigate these types of crimes. That experience is extremely valuable and will be put to use in obtaining the best possible result for you on your case. Contact David today at 713-223-8801 to schedule your free consultation and hear about the options you have going forward.