Principal Office
15110 Dallas Pkwy #400
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 528-0478
15110 Dallas Pkwy #400
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 528-0478
Years Defending Texans
Cases Dismissed
Criminal Cases Handled
Counties Served Across Texas
Available | Serving All of Texas
Facing theft charges in Frisco? Texas prosecutors pursue these cases aggressively, and a conviction can impact your employment, housing, and future opportunities.
At Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy, we’ve defended hundreds of theft and property crime cases throughout Collin County with a proven track record of dismissals, reductions, and not guilty verdicts.
Our attorneys bring over 35 years of combined experience defending clients in Frisco Municipal Court and Collin County courts. We know the local prosecutors, understand how Frisco judges handle these cases, and we’re ready to fight for you.
Our attorneys have decades of courtroom experience providing criminal defense throughout Collin County — from misdemeanor theft cases to serious felony trials. We know the prosecutors, judges, and local procedures that shape outcomes in Frisco courts.
We handle all theft and property crime charges in Frisco and throughout Collin County:
📌 Theft charges can be enhanced when multiple acts occur within a single 12-month period. Texas law allows prosecutors to aggregate values across incidents, raising misdemeanors to felonies—something our defense attorney will often contest through timeline separation.
Texas classifies theft based on property value, with penalties ranging from fines to decades in prison:
| Property Value | Charge | Maximum Penalty |
| Under $100 | Class C Misdemeanor | $500 fine |
| $100–$749 | Class B Misdemeanor | 180 days jail, $2,000 fine |
| $750–$2,499 | Class A Misdemeanor | 1 year jail, $4,000 fine |
| $2,500–$29,999 | State Jail Felony | 2 years state jail, $10,000 fine |
| $30,000–$149,999 | 3rd Degree Felony | 10 years prison, $10,000 fine |
| $150,000–$299,999 | 2nd Degree Felony | 20 years prison, $10,000 fine |
| $300,000+ | 1st Degree Felony | 99 years prison, $10,000 fine |
Stealing from elderly victims (65+), having prior theft convictions, or stealing firearms increases charges by one degree.
Our defense strategies are tailored to the specific facts of your case:
💡 Video surveillance evidence is frequently incomplete or improperly timestamped. Comparing store footage metadata with transaction logs and police reports often reveals discrepancies that can undermine the prosecution’s case.
We’ve successfully defended theft cases throughout Collin County. Here are actual results from our case files:
These outcomes don’t guarantee results in your case, but they demonstrate our commitment to fighting for the best possible outcome.
Our team also represents clients facing DWI and criminal defense matters in Frisco. Whether you’re charged with theft, DWI, or both, we fight to protect your driving privileges, career, and reputation.
⚖️ Board Certification in Criminal Law requires extensive trial experience and peer evaluation, demonstrating not only legal expertise but also recognized credibility with Texas judges and prosecutors—an advantage in plea and sentencing negotiations.
Theft cases often overlap with burglary charges under Texas law. We examine every element of the alleged offense to determine whether prosecutors can actually prove unlawful entry or criminal intent.
Don’t let a theft arrest become a conviction. With experienced legal representation, many charges can be dismissed, reduced, or resolved through alternatives that protect your future.
Let us put our 35+ years of experience and proven results to work for you.
We defend theft and property crime cases throughout the Frisco area, including Frisco Municipal Court, Collin County Courts in McKinney, and the surrounding communities of Plano, Allen, Prosper, The Colony, Little Elm, and Celina.
According to the Collin County District Clerk’s Office, thousands of criminal cases are filed each year. Choose attorneys who will fight for your rights.
Call 197-230-38867 now or contact us online for a free, confidential consultation. Available 24/7.
Shoplifting becomes a felony when the merchandise value exceeds $2,500 or you have prior theft convictions.
First-time offenders often receive deferred adjudication or pretrial diversion, avoiding jail time and keeping the charge off your record.
Yes. We’ve obtained dismissals through insufficient evidence, illegal searches, mistaken identity, or negotiating restitution agreements.
Theft is unlawfully taking property. Burglary is entering a building without consent with the intent to commit theft or another crime.
Theft is a crime of moral turpitude affecting employment, professional licensing, housing applications, and educational opportunities.
Whether you're facing a felony charge or fighting a traffic ticket, every case deserves serious attention. Get an experienced defense team in your corner now.
