Bad Checks, Shoptlifting, and Theft Legal Services

Many people do not realize shoplifting and bad checks are serious criminal offenses in Texas.  Unless the check or item taken is under $20 in value, you could be looking at jail time.  As a crime of moral turpitude, it can affect your ability to get a job or an apartment.  US Citizens can be denied the ability to sit on a jury; immigrants can become deportable.

It is downright embarrassing to receive a warrant in the mail because you had a check bounce.  It's even worse when you don't know it and you get stopped on a traffic violation.  It is normal to be confused and even panic when charged or arrested for bad checks, credit card theft, workplace embezzlement, tag switching at a store, or shoplifting.  You may already have said too much to the store security personnel or the arresting officer. Innocent remarks can be easily misconstrued.

We will take a personal interest in your case, advise you about your options, and guide you through the criminal justice process. Even if you feel your innocence is obvious, do not take a chance that the prosecutor will believe you.

• Employee theft, embezzlement: Have you been accused of stealing from your workplace? What is the evidence? How was it obtained? Know your rights. Talk to us.
• Credit card fraud, ID theft: Were you charged with credit card fraud or ID theft? We will examine the evidence against you and advise you on the alternatives available to you. We are always willing and able to take a criminal case to trial.
• Shoplifting: Have you been arrested for shoplifting? The charge is serious and can affect your career and education opportunities. Tell us what happened. We will advise you on how you need to proceed.

Protect your rights, your future, and your freedom. Don't let a petty shoplifting charge or a charge of theft follow you the rest of your life.