Theft and Robbery
Theft - the nonconsensual taking of another person’s property. This term is sometimes used as an umbrella term encompassing larceny, burglary, robbery, embezzlement, looting, and similar crimes.
Burglary is generally entering a building or residence without consent with the intention of committing theft or a felony. However, it is not required that another offense actually be committed.
Robbery is committing or attempting to commit theft either threatening or causing bodily injury.
Aggravated Robbery is robbery with either using or displaying a deadly weapon or causing serious bodily injury.
In the most general terms, White Collar offenses refer to theft or embezzlement by corporate employees.
If you or someone you know has been accused of or charged with a theft-related offense, contact David Kiatta, a Sugar Land attorney serving Fort Bend County and Harris County, Galveston, Wharton, Montgomery, Brazoria, Waller and Across Texas. Call today for a free, one-hour legal consultation.
