Shoplifting or retail fraud manifests in many different forms. The most obvious is a grab-and-dash scenario. People go into a store, pick up items and then promptly leave without paying. Other times, people employ more sophisticated methods of shoplifting to reduce...
3 types of theft in Texas that can lead to felony charges
Texas has numerous rules about different types of property crime. Theft offenses range from burglary and robbery to shoplifting. Generally, one of the most important considerations when the state files theft charges against an individual is the value of the property...
Understanding Texas’ “Organized Retail Theft” Law
In recent years, retail thefts have gone far beyond what people generally think of as “shoplifting.” In some cases, they’ve become more brazen and violent. Some have involved “flash mobs” of people descending on a store or an area. Others are more carefully planned...