Criminal Defense - Theft Crimes
Theft Crime Defense in Brazoria County
A theft charge in Texas can range from a minor fine to decades in prison, depending on the value involved. The earliest decisions in your case matter most.
Theft Offenses We Handle
- Shoplifting: retail theft cases at every value level, from Class C misdemeanors to felony-tier charges
- Fraud-based theft: unlawful appropriation through deception or misrepresentation
- Receiving stolen property: a theft offense under Texas law even when the defendant didn't directly take anything from the owner
How Texas Classifies Theft by Value
- Class C misdemeanor: property under $100 — fine up to $500, no jail time
- Class B misdemeanor: $100–$750
- Class A misdemeanor: $750–$2,500
- State jail felony: $2,500–$30,000
- Third-degree felony: $30,000–$150,000
- Second-degree felony: $150,000–$300,000
- First-degree felony: $300,000 or more — 5 to 99 years or life in prison
Where Theft Cases Are Heard
Misdemeanor theft cases are heard in the Brazoria County Courts at Law; felony theft cases proceed in Brazoria County District Court, both located in Angleton.