Theft & Property Crimes

It is understandable that retailers want to stop people from taking things from their stores without paying. However, many feel they are going too far and infringing people’s civil liberties in the process. The use of facial recognition in stores and malls is rising....

Being accused of stealing can come as a shock. Yet each year, many people face charges theft charges out of the blue. You may have an item on you, but that does not mean you committed a crime. Perhaps someone else put the thing in your bag or car. Maybe it got there...

Police in Maryland recently arrested a man who they believe was involved in a series of multiple airbag thefts from vehicles. The man in question has since been charged with 35 separate counts of theft scheme. He is also facing several additional charges for:...

Two men were arrested following an incident with a flat tire and a vehicle that had allegedly been stolen. One of the two men -- a 21 year old -- is facing charges for multiple vehicle theft offenses, while the other -- a 19 year old -- was charged for illegally...

People facing misdemeanor charges often assume that any punishment they receive won’t be serious. Whether that is the case or not, a criminal record of any kind has the potential to irreparably damage a person’s future, impacting him or her both professionally and...

When people think of theft crimes, stealing an item that belongs to another person or business is what usually comes to mind. However, that is not the only type of crime that may result in theft charges. Theft may also include stealing wages from one’s company by...

When people commit crimes, it can be tempting for society to pass harsh and negative judgment upon them. However, there is often more to a person’s story than the mistakes he or she may have made, or been accused of making. Still, the reality is that a criminal record...

There are always two sides to every story, but there are times when one side is not fully told. People accused of certain crimes often feel this way, as there may be mitigating circumstances to a certain offense, or times when the wrong person stands accused. The...

While young adults are not the same as juvenile offenders, they may certainly make mistakes in their lives that they later regret. A 20-year-old woman was recently arrested here in North Carolina for alleged vandalism and other related crimes. Although she may be...

While it is true that nonviolent crimes are treated differently than one involving violence, these offenses still need to be taken seriously. For those accused of crimes like theft or property damage, the punishments can still be quite severe, with the possibility of...