Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney
Is theft a misdemeanor or a felony? As is often the case, the answer is, “It depends.” Like most crimes, whether or not theft rises to the level of a felony depends on several factors that depend not only on the monetary value of the property stolen but also on the defendant’s criminal background.
Identity theft victimizes millions of people each year in the U.S. and causes tens of millions of dollars in damages. It can leave families in financial ruin and force victims to spend long hours and a significant amount of money to remedy. States like Texas, however, aggressively pursue and punish people who are suspected and […]
The FBI’s Crime Clock says that a theft crime happens about every 5.7 seconds across the nation. These startling statistics remind us that while the overall crime rate has decreased over the past few decades, theft crimes remain one of the most commonly committed crimes. From shoplifting a candy bar to holding up a bank […]