Warrant for theft of $100

Theft is a class B misdemeanor in Texas if the value of the property or services stolen is $50 or more but less than $500, or if the property stolen is a driver's license or other identification card. (§ 31.03(e)(2).) The punishment for a class B misdemeanor in Texas is a sentence of confinement in jail for a term of not more than 180 days a fine of not more than $2,000, or both. (§ 12.22.)

In addition to criminal penalties, a person who commits theft (including shoplifting) in the state of Texas may be civilly liable to the theft victim under the Texas Theft Liability Act. The theft victim (i.e. the store owner in a shoplifting case) may recover a monetary award that includes:

actual damages caused by the theft (such as the retail value of the item if not returned in sellable condition), and
a civil penalty of no more than $1,000.
The parent or legal guardian of a minor who commits theft also may be civilly liable under the Texas Theft Liability Act, but monetary recovery is limited to the actual damages caused by the theft, with a cap of $5,000, and no civil penalty is available. (§ 134.005.)


If a person has one prior conviction for any level of theft, any theft that the person later commits in Texas, involving property or services valued at less than $50, will become a Class B misdemeanor rather than a Class C misdemeanor. (§ 31.03(e)(2)(B).)

If a person has two or more prior convictions for any level of theft, any theft that the person later commits in Texas, involving property or services valued at less than $1,500, will become a state jail felony rather than a Class B or Class A misdemeanor. (§ 31.03(e)(4)(D).)

If you've been charged with a theft crime, it's important that you seek legal counsel from an attorney with experience in your area. Local courts, judges, district attorneys and even local law enforcement have a big impact in how the law is interpreted and enforced in a given area.

You appear when and where directed, plead not guilty, ask the court if you qualify for a public defender, admit nothing, don't discuss the case with anyone but your lawyer!!
 
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Theft is a class B misdemeanor in Texas if the value of the property or services stolen is $50 or more but less than $500, or if the property stolen is a driver's license or other identification card. (§ 31.03(e)(2).) The punishment for a class B misdemeanor in Texas is a sentence of confinement in jail for a term of not more than 180 days a fine of not more than $2,000, or both. (§ 12.22.)

In addition to criminal penalties, a person who commits theft (including shoplifting) in the state of Texas may be civilly liable to the theft victim under the Texas Theft Liability Act. The theft victim (i.e. the store owner in a shoplifting case) may recover a monetary award that includes:

actual damages caused by the theft (such as the retail value of the item if not returned in sellable condition), and
a civil penalty of no more than $1,000.
The parent or legal guardian of a minor who commits theft also may be civilly liable under the Texas Theft Liability Act, but monetary recovery is limited to the actual damages caused by the theft, with a cap of $5,000, and no civil penalty is available. (§ 134.005.)


If a person has one prior conviction for any level of theft, any theft that the person later commits in Texas, involving property or services valued at less than $50, will become a Class B misdemeanor rather than a Class C misdemeanor. (§ 31.03(e)(2)(B).)

If a person has two or more prior convictions for any level of theft, any theft that the person later commits in Texas, involving property or services valued at less than $1,500, will become a state jail felony rather than a Class B or Class A misdemeanor. (§ 31.03(e)(4)(D).)

If you've been charged with a theft crime, it's important that you seek legal counsel from an attorney with experience in your area. Local courts, judges, district attorneys and even local law enforcement have a big impact in how the law is interpreted and enforced in a given area.

You appear when and where directed, plead not guilty, ask the court if you qualify for a public defender, admit nothing, don't discuss the case with anyone but your lawyer!!
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HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF I HAVE A ACTUAL WARRANT..
I WASNT ARRESTED BUT KATY PD. OFFICER SAID THEY WERE GOING TO ISSUE ONE
 
In most cases, you'll be receiving written proof of the warrant, court date, and how you should proceed.

If that hasn't happened within 7-10 days, call the Katy police department administrative number. You can look it up using an online search, or any local white pages.

Don't just wait, be proactive.


You can check here every 10-12 hours, or so:

Texas Department of Public Safety

NOTICE: The Failure to Appear Program does not have information on warrants. It will be necessary to check with the court to determine if a warrant has been issued.

You can check Katy Court here every 10-12 hours, or so:

Warrant Listing | City Of Katy, TX

You can check here:

Court Procedures | City Of Katy, TX


Your charge may be a higher level misdemeanor.
That could mean county court.
Here you go:

Harris County Courts


Call 281-391-4810 to ask for the next available court date, if you wish to speak with the Judge or ask any other questions related to your possible, pending case.

Katy, TX warrant listing is updated monthly.
 

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