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Theft and Fraud Related Offenses
Theft,
Fraud, Credit Card Abuse, Burglary,
Embezzlement, Money Laundering, Forgery,
Bribery, Theft From Person, Robbery,
Aggravated Robbery.
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State Theft/Fraud Offense Punishment
Ranges: |
| Class
C |
Theft
less than $20 |
0-$500
fine |
| Class
B |
Theft
$50 - $500 |
0
- 180 days in jail |
| Class
A |
Theft
$500 - $150 |
0
-1 year in jail |
| 4th
Degree |
Theft
$,1500 - $20,000
Credit
Card Abuse
Theft from Person
|
6-24
months in state jail |
| 3rd
Degree |
Theft
$20,000 - $100,000
Bribery
|
2-10
years in prison |
| 2nd
Degree |
Theft
$100,000 - $200,000
|
2-20
years in prison |
| 1st
Degree |
Theft
$100,000 - $200,000
Aggravated
Robbery
|
5
years - life in prison |
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Theft-related crimes
are categorized under Texas law as
“crimes of moral turpitude.”
A conviction for a crime of this type
can cause life-long implications.
Crimes of moral turpitude are regularly
used to prevent persons from obtaining
State and/or Federal licenses. Additionally,
such convictions are frequently used
as grounds to terminate employment
contracts, deny lease applications
and to impeach persons who testify
under oath.
Theft
crimes frequently involve allegations
of misconduct occurring over long
spans of time. For these reasons,
proper investigation and preparation
are essential to a successful defense.
Since
1999, Mr. Downey has handled over
115 State and/or Federal theft-related
offenses. His cases have ranged from
misdemeanor allegations of theft valued
at $50-$500.00 to felony embezzlement
allegations totaling in excess of
$13,000,000.00.
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