Texas codes set out two scenarios when writing a bad check is a criminal offense. The first offense is termed "issuance of a bad check." That offense is set out inTexas Penal Code Section 32.41and defines a bad check as a check written by someone who is well aware that they don't ha...
The Texas Penal Code defines theft as taking someone else’s property without consent, either by deception or by physically stealing it. You don’t have to keep the property for it to be considered theft, but only long enough to deprive the owner of its value. And, if you take something...
Texas has enacted state laws for computer crimes. They are found in Chapter 33 of the Texas Penal Code. Breach of Computer Security Breach of computer security is set out inTexas Penal Code Section 33.02. A defendant commits this offense if he or she: ...
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Other factors, such as whether the defendant has prior convictions, may also impact the severity of the charges and potential penalties. It’s important to note that theft can take many forms, including shoplifting, embezzlement, and fraud. If you are facing theft charges in Texas, it’s re...
“Cyber thefts” access a computer system to steal things and includes embezzlement, fraud, theft of intellectual property, and theft of personal or financial data; or “Cyber security incidents” involve the creation of use of spyware, adware, hacking, phishing, spoofing, pinging, port scanning,...
31. Texas Penal Code 22.021. 32. Texas Family Code 2.202(d). 33. See Matthew Waller, “Prosecutor Highly Regarded,”San Angelo Standard-Times, 24 July 2011, 1A. 34. Emack v. State, 354 W.S.3d 828, 834-839 (Tex. App.—Austin 2011). See also Lehi Barlow Jeffs aka Lehi B...
Texas Penal Code, Chapter 9, Subchapter D SUBCHAPTER D. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY Sec. 9.41. PROTECTION OF ONE'S OWN PROPERTY. (a) A person in lawful possession of land or tangible, movable property is justified in using force against another when and to the degree the actor reasonably believes...
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Inspections for games of skill prevent fraud. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, local police officers should ask the carnival operator to demonstrate the game and attempt to play the game themselves. Police officers may videotape the operation to have evidence ready when monitoring the...