Robbery, Burglary & Theft

Theft, robbery, and burglary charges can cover a wide-range of activities from shoplifting to armed robbery. Depending upon the severity of the crime and the value allegedly taken, the State can charge you with either a felony or misdemeanor.

Paul Johnson defends people facing state and federal charges for theft, burglary, and robbery; allegations which can result in serious criminal consequences. If you are currently under investigation, you should contact attorney Paul Johnson to discuss how he can protect your rights in state or federal court. His firm, located in Dallas, Texas, offers clients a free initial consultation to discuss their case.

An effective defense can be mounted for the following serious offenses:

• Theft: Can be a felony or misdemeanor charge, depending on the amount taken and the circumstances of the crime. Shoplifting is a common example of theft.
• Robbery: Robbery is taking another person's property by force or intimidation. The State always charges this as a felony. Thus, you can face aggravated robbery charges for committing a robbery involving, serious physical injury, or the use of a deadly weapon.
• Burglary: Burglary occurs when a person breaks into a residential or commercial property with the intent to commit a felony. The State always charges this crime as a felony.

Crimes such as theft, robbery, and burglary are examples of what the State refers to as property crimes. Included among these types of crimes are:

• Criminal mischief
• Criminal destruction of property
• White-collar crime
• Employee theft, stealing, fraud

Highly skilled criminal defense lawyer, Paul Johnson, has 30 years of criminal law experience as both a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. If you face serious felony charges, contact the Law Offices of Paul Johnson, for a free initial consultation. Attorney Paul Johnson defends people throughout Texas, specifically in the counties of Dallas, Denton, Collin, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Rockwall, Tarrant and many others.