Amarillo Theft Lawyer

Within the two categories of petty and grand theft, there are additional theft crimes found in the Texas Penal Code. There is a theft component for crimes like car theft, armed robbery, larceny, burglary, robbery, and extortion. The potential penalties for each vary in severity.

• Burglary: A burglary occurs when there is an illegal entrance to another’s business or home. With the intent to steal something or to commit another crime. This is a felony charge apart from theft, and any sentence will be added accordingly.
• Larceny: A larceny will be charged either as a misdemeanor or a felony. Depending upon the value of the stolen property. With larceny, there is no violence involved, unlike a robbery or a burglary.
• Extortion: Extortion occurs when there is a threat of harm to steal money and/or property at some point in the future. Extortion stands apart from theft and has its own penalties.
• Car Theft: The theft of a car is not necessarily a felony in Texas. But rather depends upon the car’s value. If the value is greater than $500, it is a felony.  Should there be no aggravating circumstances, then the Texas law surrounding petty and grand theft shall prevail.
• Robbery: A robbery occurs when someone causes an injury or threatens to cause an injury while committing a theft. A robbery is considered a second-degree felony, which presents jail time up to 20 years.
• Armed Robbery: This theft crime is treated like an aggravated robbery. Given that robbery already has the threat of immediate harm. Armed robbery is the act of showing the harm will be perpetrated with a weapon.