Theft/Shoplifting

Plano, Texas, Shoplifting and Theft Defense Lawyer

Due to the prevalence of shoplifting, retail stores often lose thousands upon thousands of dollars in annual sales. As a result of this trend, store property is generally very well guarded, while a zero tolerance policy against shoplifters has been adopted by many area retailers. Thus, at the insistence of store officials, those caught shoplifting will more than likely be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

At The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson, P.C., our attorney, Troy P. Burleson can provide the skilled and knowledgeable defense you need when combating your shoplifting and theft charges.

He served as an assistant district attorney for Collin County. Former prosecutors often make excellent criminal defense attorneys because they have:

Significant trial experience
A sound understanding of how far to push plea recommendations
A familiarity with the policies of each district attorney’s office
A familiarity with the nuances of each court
The ability to spot weaknesses and strengths in the State’s case

Experienced Legal Theft Defense

There are numerous defenses to any shoplifting charge, including but not limited to:

Perhaps a loss prevention officer, or a security guard (who is not a trained officer) made a mistake and violated your rights
Perhaps you were subjected to unnecessary force
Perhaps you forgot that an item was in your bag when you exited a store
Perhaps you hadn't yet left the store.

Our firm has obtained full dismissals of countless shoplifting charges. We firmly believe that there is no such thing as a "slam dunk" conviction.

Passing Bad Checks and Other Theft Charges

Have you been charged with theft by check? Retailers must accuse you of theft by check in order to recover the money and the act of merely writing a bad check does not make you a criminal. The State must prove you intentionally passed a bad check. We can work to show that the bounced check resulted from a simple error and attempt to have the charges dropped or reduced.

We provide theft defense for other charges including:

Auto theft or burglary of an automobile
Unlawful use of a motor vehicle
Theft of services
Employee theft
Theft of the contents of a house or business

Contact Us

If you face shoplifting or theft charges, please contact us to schedule a free initial consultation. We are available for evening and weekend appointments, accept credit cards, offer flexible payment plans and charge affordable rates. Call (214) 226-9606 or (972) 423-2634 for experienced theft defense. We have offices that are conveniently located in Plano and directly across the street from the County Courts of Law in McKinney.