Theft & Property Crimes

When you see something at the store that you want, you might start to plan to get it. For some people, the temptation is too much and they resort to illegal means to get the items. Shoplifting is a serious crime that many people don't take as seriously as they should....

Not all property crimes have to do with someone trying to steal something. It is possible to face a criminal charge even when there isn't anything taken. Vandalism is an example of this. Many people don't realize how something as seemingly simple as a prank can lead...

In some older movies, especially comedies, teenagers egg a person's house or toilet paper a yard. This is usually done as a prank and not with malicious intent. What you might not realize is that these seemingly innocent acts can actually land the teen in the court...

Landlords can be very picky about who they rent to. With the exception of specific exclusions, they have every right to be this way. Unfortunately, this means that a person who has a felony might have great difficulties finding a place to live when he or she needs...

Setting things on fire isn't something that is good to do unless you are having a bonfire or lighting a fireplace or barbecue pit. Setting things, such as building or forests, on fire with a malicious intent or to commit fraud is a criminal act known as arson. This is...

Shoplifting is viewed by some people as a minor crime. While it is true that shoplifting charges aren't nearly as serious as murder charges, you might still have to deal with very harsh consequences if you are convicted of the shoplifting charge. If you are facing...

Theft is prevalent across the country, including in Pennsylvania. Theft and property crimes comprise different types of offenses, one of which is identity theft, which occurs when an individual uses another person's identifying information -- without that person's...