THEFT

THEFT ATTORNEY IN TYLER, TX

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Theft is a serious criminal offense with potentially life-altering consequences for individuals charged with this crime. Whether it involves shoplifting, burglary, or more complex financial fraud, a theft conviction can result in substantial fines, probation, or even imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offense. In such challenging circumstances, the experienced defense lawyers at Boren and Mims can make a crucial difference.

• Theft under $100 is punishable by a fine up to $500.
• Theft between $100 and $750 is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and up to a $2000 fine. 
• If the value of the stolen property is under $100, it can still be punished by up to 180 days in jail if you have been previously convicted of theft or if the property stolen was an identification card like a driver’s license.
• Theft between $750 and $2,500 is punishable by up to one year in jail and a $4000 fine.
• Theft between $2,500 and $30,000 is punishable by a term of 6 months to 2years in state jail and up to a $10,000 fine. Also punishable in this category 1) theft of a firearm, 2) a third theft conviction (even if the value of the stolen property on the third case is less than $2,500), 3) any theft under $20,000 if the theft is a metal including aluminum, copper, brass and copper, 4) an official election ballot, 5) theft from a grave and 6) certain thefts of livestock.
• Theft between $30,000 and $150,000 is punishable by 2 to 10 years and up to a $10,000 fine. Certain thefts of livestock also fit into this category. 
• Theft between $150,000 and $300,000 is punishable by 2 to 20 years and up to a $10,000 fine. Also, thefts of ATM machines also fall into this category even if the value is under $300,000.
• Any Theft over $300,000 is punishable by 5-99 years and a $10,000 fine.