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Background Checks in Texas; What Can Employers See?  A Houston Criminal Lawyer Chimes In.

5/15/2020

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An increasingly important point with employers are background checks on prospective employees.  Not only can employers interested in credit related information but they are also interested in criminal background information.  There is a ton of information on the internet regarding background checks in Texas, and unfortunately there is also a ton of misinformation there as well.  The purpose of today's blog post is to clarify some of the Texas rules regarding Texas employer background checks, and what employers can legally see.  

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Shoplifting in Texas; the Crime and Punishment

5/12/2020

 
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Most people don't know that a charge of shoplifting can be a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the value of the goods taken from the store.  If you or a loved one has been charged with shoplifting then it is important to understand the laws surrounding the charge, where they can be found, and to have a qualified attorney working on your case.  Call Chad Zubi for a free and confidential consultation.

Laws on Shoplifting in Texas

The state of Texas considers shoplifting to be a form of theft and the laws regarding the crime are found in Title 7, Chapter 31 of the Texas Penal Code.  In general, theft is committed when a person "unlawfully takes or appropriates property with the intent to deprive the true owner of that property."  If you have the owner's consent then you may not have committed theft, also, if you accept or take something and you know is stolen then you can be liable for theft.  There are various other examples of theft like changing price tags at a store to pay a lower price, writing a bad check, or simply taking something from a store without paying for it.  There is no such thing as a five finger discount. 
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Is Sexual Harassment at Work a Serious Crime?

5/8/2020

 
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For the most part, the handling of sexual harassment in the workplace cases takes place in a civil forum, and is no doubt serious.  However, their is no criminal complaint involved.  Of course, that is not always the case, and sometimes the behavior in question can rise to the level of criminal activity.  First, let's have a discussion about sexual harassment claims in general and then let's talk about how sexual harassment at work can rise to the level of being a serious crime. 

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