by ADMINMJ | Sep 6, 2018 | Attorney, Criminal Defense, Theft
Accused package thieves in Texas would be prosecuted the same as home burglars if two Texas lawmakers get their wish.
Two state representatives both authored bills in the house and senate that would make package theft at least a state jail felony in Texas.
According to the filing, theft of 10 or fewer pieces of mail would be a state jail felony, punishable by up to two years in prison. Theft of more than 10 and less than 50 would be a third-degree felony with a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. And theft of 50 or more would be a second-degree felony with a 20-year maximum prison sentence.
Right now, the punishment level for any theft depends on the value of the stolen property. Theft of property worth fewer than $2,500 is treated as a misdemeanor, while anything greater is a felony, according to the Texas Penal Code.
A recent Houston Chronicle article showed that unfortunately, many Houston residents are familiar with such thefts. Local police say package thefts have increased in the city by 80 percent since 2015 when HPD started tracking the crime.
About 20 out of every 1,000 homes in Houston were targets of package theft, making the city No. 7 in the nation for such crimes, according to a certain home security research firm.
Police say the crimes increase over the holidays. If passed, the bills would go into effect September 2019.
If you have been arrested or facing criminal charges, you need someone to be on your side. An effective defense can be the deciding factor between a prison sentence and a reduced or dismissed charge. If you’ve been arrested or facing a criminal law defense case (such as immigration, criminal offense, deportation, DWI or DUI, theft, assault, drug-related assaults, etc.), it’s also crucial that you know your rights. Yong J. An is a former federal and state prosecutor and specialized as crime attorney, who will provide all the representation you need. Your priority should be to find an attorney at law who knows the criminal justice system, particularly Texas law.
Yong J. An also provides support for Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Spanish speaking clients. Yong J. An has two law offices in convenient locations in downtown Houston and is available by phone 24/7 and can be reached at 832 428 5679 via call and text.
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by ADMINMJ | Sep 3, 2018 | Attorney, Criminal Defense, Theft
Thefts
- Vehicles, lawn equipment and the identities of several victims number among items recently stolen in Pearland.
- Police arrested two Houston women, ages 21 and 24, for allegedly stealing televisions Dec. 31 at a department store in the 1900 block of Main Street.
- A stolen identity was used to purchase two vehicles from an auto dealership between Oct. 23 and Dec. 31 in the 5700 blocks of Broadway Street.
- An 18-year-old Pearland man was arrested on a shoplifting charge on Jan. 1 in the 2500 block of Pearland Parkway.
- A vehicle was stolen between Dec. 31 and Jan. 2 in the 1100 block of Lochmoor Lane.
- A trailer was reported stolen Jan. 2 in the 12300 blocks of Broadway Street.
- Police arrested a Houston man, 61, for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle after a traffic stop Jan. 3 in the 2500 block of Business Center Drive. The vehicle had been reported stolen in Houston.
- The shoplifting occurred Jan. 3 in the 1900 block of Main Street, police said.
- Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories was reported Jan. 4 in the 1000 block of Bristol Way.
- Package theft was reported Jan. 4 in the 11200 blocks of Edwards Avenue.
- Police filed a shoplifting report Jan. 4 in the 2800 block of Business Center Drive.
- The theft was reported Jan. 4 in the 1900 block of Plum Falls Lane.
- A bicycle was stolen Dec. 29 in the 2600 block of South Brompton Drive, according to a Jan. 5 police report.
- Police filed a theft report Jan. 5 in the 2700 block of Manvel Road.
- The theft was reported Jan. 5 in the 2500 block of Business Center Drive, police said.
- A vehicle was taken without consent Jan. 5 or Jan. 6 in the 2800 block of Foxden Drive, police said.
Burglary
- Several people are on the run after attempting to break into an ATM in southwest Houston overnight, police said. Officers on Thursday were at the bank on 6255 Bissonnet, near Hillcroft, where the thieves left a U-Haul truck at the scene, according to Metro Video. The thieves used the U-Haul by attaching a chain to both it and the ATM. The machine was destroyed. It’s unknown whether any money was taken.
- A home burglary occurred Dec. 31 in the 12300 blocks of Shadow Creek Parkway, police said.
- Two trimmers were stolen between Dec. 26 and 28 from a garage in the 13400 blocks of Vintage Trail Lane, according to a Dec. 31 police report.
- Police filed a home burglary report Jan. 1 in the 3300 blocks of Monarch Meadow Lane.
- A vehicle was burglarized Dec. 31, according to a police report filed Jan. 2 in the 2200 block of Main Street.
- A motor vehicle burglary was reported Jan. 2 in the 3400 blocks of Business Center Drive, police said.
- Police filed a report for burglary of a building Jan. 3 in the 5300 blocks of Broadway Street.
- Burglary of a building was reported Jan. 3 in the 3100 blocks of Cullen Parkway, police said.
- Police filed four vehicle burglary reports Jan. 3 in the 1700 block of Main Street.
- Unknown suspects forced entry into a building Jan. 6 in the 6700 blocks of Broadway Street, police said.
- Police filed a motor vehicle burglary report Jan. 6 in the 2800 block of Business Center Drive.
- A motor vehicle burglary was reported Jan. 6 in the 9100 blocks of Sunrise Trail, police said.
- A home burglary occurred between Dec. 19 and Jan. 6 in the 12300 blocks of Shadow Creek Parkway, police said.
- A motor vehicle burglary was reported Jan. 5 in the 11700 blocks of Shoal Landing Street, police said.
If you have been arrested or facing criminal charges, you need someone to be on your side. An effective defense can be the deciding factor between a prison sentence and a reduced or dismissed charge. If you’ve been arrested or facing a criminal law defense case (such as immigration, criminal offense, deportation, DWI or DUI, theft, assault, drug-related assaults, etc.), it’s also crucial that you know your rights. Yong J. An is a former federal and state prosecutor and specialized as crime attorney, who will provide all the representation you need. Your priority should be to find an attorney at law who knows the criminal justice system, particularly Texas law.
Yong J. An also provides support for Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Spanish speaking clients. Yong J. An has two law offices in convenient locations in downtown Houston and is available by phone 24/7 and can be reached at 832 428 5679 via call and text.
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by ADMINMJ | Sep 1, 2018 | Assault, Attorney, Criminal Defense, DWI, Friendswood, Theft
Under the law of Texas, theft or robbery is a criminal offense that can have extremely serious legal consequences. The police authorities are now actively searching for people who violate the law.
Below are just some of the recently reported burglaries, thefts, and assaults:
- A vehicle burglary was reported Dec. 13 at The Goddard School, 1650 Friendswood Lakes Blvd., police said. The victim entered the daycare at 5:28 p.m. and returned to her vehicle two minutes later to find the passenger-side window smashed and her purse stolen.
- A handbag and keys were stolen during a vehicle burglary Dec. 15 at Stevenson Park, 1100 S. Friendswood Drive. The victim parked at noon and returned to her vehicle at 2 p.m. to find the rear passenger window smashed.
- Police investigated a vehicle burglary Dec. 16 at Atria Senior Living Facility, 1310 S. Friendswood Drive. The drivers-side rear window was smashed and purse taken from the trunk between 9:15 a.m. and 2 p.m., police said.
Theft
- The snatch-and-grab theft of a new iPhone XR from T-Mobile, 210 E. Parkwood Ave., was reported Dec. 13.
- A power washer, 2-gallon gas can and a ladder were stolen from a backyard patio Dec. 14 in the 1400 block of Osborne Drive.
- A trailer was stolen Dec. 15 or Dec. 16 from a large vacant lot at 1101 S. Friendswood Drive. The trailer, described as a black, 20-foot 2014 Lamar flatbed with Texas license plate 543597J, has a black, metal toolbox attached to the front and a spare tire mounted to the tongue. A 5-foot Bobcat bucket and about 40 pieces of rebar were loaded on the trailer, police said.
Assault
- Police charged a Friendswood woman, 27, with assault, family violence Dec. 10. She allegedly assaulted her husband at Baywood Apartments, 5025 FM 2351.
- Police charged a 20-year-old Friendswood man with disorderly conduct after a fight in progress reported Dec. 14 at Sonic Drive-In, 806 S. Friendswood Drive. Before officers arrived, the dispatcher reported a blue Ford pickup involved in the disturbance was leaving the scene, police said. An officer stopped the suspect vehicle at the intersection of West Castlewood and Cedarwood avenues and determined the driver had been punched by his brother, the suspect, according to the report. The suspect allegedly placed his brother in a choke hold and pulled him over the center console and out of the truck. The suspect was taken into custody, and the brother received a citation for disorderly conduct, police said.
Driving while intoxicated
- Police charged a Houston woman, 51, with DWI after a suspicious vehicle was reported Dec. 14 in the 2300 block of Butler Drive. An officer arrived to find the vehicle stopped in the middle of an intersection, police said. The driver, who said she was lost, failed a field sobriety test and consented to a blood draw, according to the report.
- A Rosharon man, 25, was charged with DWI after an injury accident Dec. 16 in the 1000 block of Cowards Creek Court, police said. Another motorist witnessed the accident and told police the driver exited his vehicle, stumbled across the yard and laid down by a tree, according to the report. The driver refused a breath or blood test, and bond was set at $1,500, police said.
- Police charged an Alvin woman, 28, with DWI after a traffic stop for speeding and straddling the dashed lane line Dec. 17 in the 400 blocks of West Parkwood Avenue. She reportedly failed a field sobriety test and refused a breath or blood test.
If you have been arrested or facing criminal charges, you need someone to be on your side. An effective defense can be the deciding factor between a prison sentence and a reduced or dismissed charge. If you’ve been arrested or facing a criminal law defense case (such as immigration, criminal offense, deportation, DWI or DUI, theft, assault, drug-related assaults, etc.), it’s also crucial that you know your rights. Yong J. An is a former federal and state prosecutor and specialized as crime attorney, who will provide all the representation you need. Your priority should be to find an attorney at law who knows the criminal justice system, particularly Texas law.
Yong J. An also provides support for Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Spanish speaking clients. Yong J. An has two law offices in convenient locations in downtown Houston and is available by phone 24/7 and can be reached at 832 428 5679 via call and text.
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by ADMINMJ | Aug 12, 2018 | Attorney, Criminal Defense, Theft
Thefts are on the rise in Houston. People who commit these crimes do not have an idea of the consequences they might get when they get caught or arrested. Among these cases are the two stories below:
Two men are in custody after trying to steal car repair equipment from a used car lot in the Second Ward. According to the report, police responded to a burglary in progress call about 3 a.m. An officer saw where a fence surrounding the car lot had been cut into.
Two men were inside the fenced-in area at the business, eventually, they ran. The men were trying to steal car repair equipment, according to authorities.
Using police dogs and helicopter crews, police captured them. One was hiding under a house, the other next to a fence.
In another theft incident, police are searching for several suspects linked to car burglaries and an auto theft that occurred in the Goose Creek Landing subdivision.
One of the suspects, who may have been armed, was captured on video. The suspect can be seen stealing a car from a driveway and burglarizing another vehicle.
The vehicle theft occurred after the suspect had burglarized vehicles at the same residence. According to police authorities said the suspects returned and stole a 2006 purple Chevrolet Cobalt.
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If you have been arrested or facing criminal charges, you need someone to be on your side. An effective defense can be the deciding factor between a prison sentence and a reduced or dismissed charge. If you’ve been arrested or facing a criminal law defense case (such as immigration, criminal offense, deportation, DWI or DUI, theft, assault, drug-related assaults, etc.), it’s also crucial that you know your rights. Yong J. An is a former federal and state prosecutor and specialized as crime attorney, who will provide all the representation you need. Your priority should be to find an attorney at law who knows the criminal justice system, particularly Texas law.
Yong J. An also provides support for Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Spanish speaking clients. Yong J. An has two law offices in convenient locations in downtown Houston and is available by phone 24/7 and can be reached at 832 428 5679 via call and text.
Yong J. An, Criminal Defense and DWI attorney, Abogado de Defensa Criminal, Brazoria County, Pearland, Angleton. Lake Jackson, Manvel, Alvin, Freeport, Waller County, Hempstead, Chamber County. Anahuac, Montgomery County, Woodland, Conroe, Jefferson County, Beaumont, Liberty County. Also, Cleveland, Brazos County, College Station, Bryan, Fort Bend County, Sugar Land. Moreover, Richmond, Rosenberg, Missouri City, Harris County, Houston, Spring. Pasadena, Humble, Tomball, Cypress, Webster, Galena Park, South Houston, Deer Park. Katy, Baytown, Kingwood, Galveston County, League City, Texas City, Dickinson, Kemah, Friendswood, and Santa Fe.
by ADMINMJ | Aug 9, 2018 | Attorney, Criminal Defense, Theft
A man accused of theft for stealing two fireworks stands days before the July 4 holiday last year was arrested in south Houston after a miles-long pursuit. According to authorities, the stands were stolen June 28 and 29 last year from separate.
The man was taken into custody after the pursuit.
The first stand was stolen around 2 a.m. June 28, 2018. A mere 24 hours later, he allegedly stole a second stand. In all, the man may have stolen nearly 125 pounds of fireworks worth approximately $80,000.
Reports said investigators caught up with him and tried to pull him over – but he allegedly refused. The pursuit ran from northeast Harris County into south Houston and ended along the Gulf Freeway near Broadway Street.
The man was checked out by paramedics with the Houston Fire Department before being hauled away to the Harris County Jail.
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He allegedly struck another vehicle during the pursuit but was eventually taken into custody. He’ll face a felony evading charge with other charges possible according to authorities.
If you have been arrested or facing theft criminal charges, you need someone to be on your side. An effective defense can be the deciding factor between a prison sentence and a reduced or dismissed charge. If you’ve been arrested or facing a criminal law defense case (such as immigration, criminal offense, deportation, DWI or DUI, theft, assault, drug-related assaults, etc.), it’s also crucial that you know your rights. Yong J. An is a former federal and state prosecutor and specialized as crime attorney, who will provide all the representation you need. Your priority should be to find an attorney at law who knows the criminal justice system, particularly Texas law.
Yong J. An also provides support for Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Spanish speaking clients. Yong J. An has two law offices in convenient locations in downtown Houston and is available by phone 24/7 and can be reached at 832 428 5679 via call and text.
Yong J. An, Criminal Defense and DWI attorney, Abogado de Defensa Criminal, Brazoria County, Pearland, Angleton. Lake Jackson, Manvel, Alvin, Freeport, Waller County, Hempstead, Chamber County. Anahuac, Montgomery County, Woodland, Conroe, Jefferson County, Beaumont, Liberty County. Also, Cleveland, Brazos County, College Station, Bryan, Fort Bend County, Sugar Land. Moreover, Richmond, Rosenberg, Missouri City, Harris County, Houston, Spring. Pasadena, Humble, Tomball, Cypress, Webster, Galena Park, South Houston, Deer Park. Katy, Baytown, Kingwood, Galveston County, League City, Texas City, Dickinson, Kemah, Friendswood, and Santa Fe.
by ADMINMJ | Aug 6, 2018 | Attorney, Criminal Defense, Theft
Thefts on ATM are on the rise, especially in the greater Houston area. Just recently, three people were after an ATM theft in downtown Houston. The incident is believed to be connected to a rash of similar thefts that have happened over the past couple of months.
Deputy constables watched as a stolen Ford F-250 truck was driven into the front of the Harris County Administration Building on Preston Street in downtown Houston. Deputies chased the truck, which eventually crashed near the intersection of Main Street and Interstate 10.
Investigators believe the group may be responsible for a rash of ATM thefts in the Pasadena area, during which stolen vehicles were driven into other county buildings and businesses.
The three were identified and were charged with engaging in organized criminal activity and evading arrest. Investigators said they are still looking for two or three people believed connected to the ring.
In a similar incident involving ATM theft, police arrested two men who were accused of trying to steal an ATM, using a front-end loader at a southeast Houston bank.
The failed smash-and-grab follows two similar incidents this year in which people were accused of using forklifts to steal ATMs. In one of the cases, two men were also arrested. The other case didn’t yield an immediate arrest.
Police received a call around 2 a.m. about a stolen truck, which the owner tracked to the Texan Bank on the Gulf Freeway near Beltway 8. The truck owner went to the bank and saw two men using his car and a stolen front-end loader to smash and steal a drive-up ATM. The alarm company also called the police once the ATM was being stolen.
Houston police arrived, and the two men fled from police during a short car chase. After they hit a fence nearby, the driver was taken into custody, and the passenger fled, only to be found later by a K-9 unit. He is also in custody.
No money was taken from the bank, but the ATM was damaged.
If you have been arrested or facing criminal charges, you need someone to be on your side. An effective defense can be the deciding factor between a prison sentence and a reduced or dismissed charge. If you’ve been arrested or facing a criminal law defense case (such as immigration, criminal offense, deportation, DWI or DUI, theft, assault, drug-related assaults, etc.), it’s also crucial that you know your rights. Yong J. An is a former federal and state prosecutor and specialized as crime attorney, who will provide all the representation you need. Your priority should be to find an attorney at law who knows the criminal justice system, particularly Texas law.
Yong J. An also provides support for Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Spanish speaking clients. Yong J. An has two law offices in convenient locations in downtown Houston and is available by phone 24/7 and can be reached at 832 428 5679 via call and text.
Yong J. An, Criminal Defense and DWI attorney, Abogado de Defensa Criminal, Brazoria County, Pearland, Angleton. Lake Jackson, Manvel, Alvin, Freeport, Waller County, Hempstead, Chamber County. Anahuac, Montgomery County, Woodland, Conroe, Jefferson County, Beaumont, Liberty County. Also, Cleveland, Brazos County, College Station, Bryan, Fort Bend County, Sugar Land. Moreover, Richmond, Rosenberg, Missouri City, Harris County, Houston, Spring. Pasadena, Humble, Tomball, Cypress, Webster, Galena Park, South Houston, Deer Park. Katy, Baytown, Kingwood, Galveston County, League City, Texas City, Dickinson, Kemah, Friendswood, and Santa Fe.
