Categories: Theft & Robbery

I Didn’t Take Anything – Why Am I Being Charged With Theft?

As strange as it seems, I have seen several times where one person is charged with theft and they didn’t actually take anything. This happens in many cases where two friends are in a store together. One is shoplifting while the other is simply standing there. In the Dallas area, this makes you equally as guilty under what is called the law of parties.

In order for you to be found guilty under the law of parties, the District attorney’s office still must show that you had knowledge that the theft was taking place. If you did know your friend was shoplifting, the only way you would not be charged is if you took action to stop the theft at the time it was occurring.

If you need help defending your theft case in the Dallas area, call me at 214-296-2770.

Mike Goolsby

A veteran in both civil court cases and criminal defense, Mike Goolsby is a respected lawyer with more than 16 years of experience practicing law. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of North Texas in 1990, followed by his J.D. from the prestigious Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1994. After earning his law degree, Mr. Goolsby worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. As a trial lawyer, he was able to gain exceptional access to the criminal court system in this major metropolitan area, giving him immeasurable, distinct experience that helped him build a solid foundation for his own private legal practice. Mr. Goolsby went on to practice civil law for Maverick Acceptance Group, a venture capital company. Here, he gained invaluable knowledge of the civil side of the law, adding to his already diverse portfolio of legal expertise. In 1999, he opened the doors of The Goolsby Law Firm and has been successfully serving the residents of North Texas ever since. As an attorney, Mr. Goolsby combines his experience in both the civil and criminal fields to offer unmatched legal representation to his clients. With a long list of satisfied clients, Mr. Goolsby continues to build his practice through fair and aggressive legal defense.

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