Tag: Arson

What is Considered Property Crime in Texas?

October 29, 2022

Property crime was on the wane before COVID-19, and the pandemic hit, but it has exploded since. Most of us think of property crime as damage or destruction and perhaps theft or burglary. The FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program only includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson, but several large cities don’t report their […]

The Dangerous and Deadly Act of Arson

January 13, 2016

Starting a fire that gets out of control and causes property damage can lead to charges of arson in Texas. It is not against the law to have a campfire or to burn trash in certain areas, but a fire that gets out of hand can be a serious matter.