The Holiday season has arrived and once again it is time to start shopping for gifts. It is not uncommon to be presented with “hook ups” for the Christmas season where people may offer to sell you merchandise at a discounted price, the only catch is there is a large chance this merchandise is stolen. When we typically hear the word theft, we automatically think of someone stealing something from a person, place etc., but under Texas law the act of buying property that you know is stolen is also considered theft.
This offense is more commonly referred to as Receipt of Stolen Property. The penalties for Receipt of Stolen Property are the same as the penalties imposed for theft generally.
Less than $50
Class C misdemeanor
A fine of not more than $500
$50 – $500
Class B misdemeanor
Not more than 180 days in a county jail and/or a fine of not more than $2,000
$500 – $1500
Class A misdemeanor
Not more than 1 year in a county jail and/or a fine of not more than $4,000
$1,500 – $20,000
State jail felony
180 days to 2 years in a state jail and/or a fine of not more than $10,000
$20,000-$100,000
Third-degree felony
2 to 10 years in a state prison and/or a fine of not more than $10,000
$100,000 – $200,000
Second-degree felony
2 to 20 years in a state prison and/or a fine of not more than $10,000
$200,000 or more
First-degree felony
5 to 99 years in a state prison and/or a fine of not more than $10,000
If you have been charged with the offense Receipt of Stolen Property, consult with an attorney to get a full understanding of the punishments and penalties involved. Do not let the fina