Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

If a man and woman are dating and they have a drawer of money the woman takes some and leaves. Can she get in trouble for theft?


Asked on 4/16/14, 10:56 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
James Bayles The Bayles Law Firm

if " they" have a drawer of money, then no. if it is his money and she does not have permission, then possibly. contact local law enforcement (non emergency number) and provide them the details. either that or speak to your county prosecutors

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Answered on 4/16/14, 12:59 pm
Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

If the money belongs to them, then she is not committing theft. If it belongs to him, then she is committing theft, no matter that it was in "their" drawer.

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Answered on 4/16/14, 1:31 pm


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