WHAT IS INSURANCE FRAUD IN TEXAS? The Texas law against insurance fraud prohibits: (1) presenting a materially false or misleading statement in support of a claim for payment under an insurance policy; (2) receiving or soliciting a benefit in connection with a fraudulent claim made under an insurance policy; or...

WHAT IS FALSE CALLER IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION DISPLAY IN TEXAS? The Texas law against false caller identification information display prohibits caller ID spoofing, or making calls showing a number different from that under which the call was placed with the intent to defraud, harass, or cause harm to another. WHAT IS...

WHAT IS PUBLICATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS DEVICE IN TEXAS? The Texas law against publication of telecommunications access device prohibits negligently disseminating another’s information or method used to access a telecommunications device or service. What is a telecommunications access device? Texas Penal Code Section 33A.01 defines “telecommunications access device” as “an...

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WHAT IS ONLINE IMPERSONATION IN TEXAS? The Texas law against online impersonation prohibits using another’s name or persona without permission to create a web page, or post or send messages on or through social media or other websites. Online impersonation is also committed by sending an email, instant message, text...

WHAT IS UNLAWFUL DECRYPTION IN TEXAS? The Texas law against unlawful decryption prohibits decoding private, encrypted information through deception, and without a legitimate business purpose. What is decryption? Texas Penal Code Section 33.01 defines “decryption” as the decoding of encrypted communications or information, whether by use of a decryption key,...

WHAT IS ELECTRONIC DATA TAMPERING IN TEXAS? The Texas law against electronic access interference prohibits altering data in transmission between two computers, and introducing ransomware onto another’s computer, computer network, or computer system through deception and without a legitimate business or law enforcement purpose. WHAT IS THE ELECTRONIC DATA TAMPERING...

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Question 1

What is Theft in Texas?

The Texas law against theft prohibits unlawfully appropriating property with intent to deprive the owner of the property. Theft in Texas describes several crimes beyond just stealing another’s property, including receiving stolen property, shoplifting, embezzlement, theft by false pretext, extortion, receiving or concealing embezzled property, and issuing a worthless check. Read more.
Question 2

What are the Texas Criminal Mischief laws?

The Texas law against criminal mischief prohibits intentionally or knowingly, without effective consent: (1) damaging or destroying another’s property; (2) tampering with property and causing pecuniary loss or substantial inconvenience; or (3) marking, painting, drawing on, or otherwise “tagging” another’s property. Read more.
Question 3

What is the punishment for Public Intoxication?

Public intoxication is ordinarily a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum fine of $500. If a person is ticketed at least twice in two years for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, or a combination thereof, and commits either of those offenses a third time within the two-year period, the penalties are increased to a maximum fine of $2,000, and up to 180 days in jail. Read more.
Question 4

Can you go to jail for shoplifting in Texas?

The penalty class for a theft charge depends on the character and value of the appropriated property, and whether the person has prior theft convictions. Texas law further enhances theft penalties based on the person’s or theft victim’s status. Read more.
Question 5

Is Possession of Marijuana a misdemeanor?

The penalty classification for possession of marihuana depends on the amount: Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in county jail, if the amount is two ounces or less; Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in county jail, if the amount is four ounces or less but more than two ounces. Read more.
Question 6

What is Disorderly Conduct in Texas?

Texas law prohibiting disorderly conduct criminalizes behavior that breaches the peace. Such behavior includes vulgar language, offensive gestures, creating harmful chemical odors, loud noise, fighting, nudity, or displaying or discharging a firearm. While most of the conduct prohibited by the disorderly conduct statute is legal in the privacy of one’s home, it is illegal in public when it incites a breach of the peace or is otherwise offensive. Read more.
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