Criminal Defense

Burglary

Burglary is a felony. Felonies are serious business in Texas with burglary sentences ranging up to life imprisonment. Burglary is classified as the burglary of a building or burglary of a habitation. The charges for burglary of a habitation are more serious. Other factors, such as possession of a weapon, increase the seriousness of a burglary charge.

If you are charged with a burglary, contact Attorney Lynn Johnson immediately to start defending your charges and protecting your rights.

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Theft

Many theft crimes, such as shoplifting and bouncing checks, may not seem very serious. But with the rise of the crime of theft, many prosecutors are now zealously prosecuting these cases. Maybe you did not realize that merchandise you were in possession of was stolen, but you are charged with theft anyway. Whether you borrowed a car without the owner’s permission or had a misunderstanding over who owned certain personal property, prosecutors are becoming more serious about pursuing you for the crime of theft.

The Texas Penal Code defines theft as taking someone else’s property without consent, either by deception or by physically stealing it. The punishment for the criminal charge of theft in Texas generally depends on the value of the item stolen and can range from a misdemeanor fine to a felony with a prison sentence in extreme cases. No matter how minor the theft charge, you may now have a permanent criminal record.