Burglary Incident Legal Steps

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In Texas, burglary involves unauthorized entry with intent to commit a felony, theft, or assault, not necessarily requiring stolen items. If police arent acting, escalate the issue by contacting higher authorities, consulting a local attorney, or filing a complaint with the Texas Attorney Generals Office. Selling stolen property is also a crime; report it to the police and provide evidence. Pro bono legal services are available in Corpus Christi through organizations like Coastal Bend Legal Services and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid.

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I live in texas, and last night while i was working a man climbed through my kitchen window at my apartment. He went into the room where my mom was as****p and stole her purse, her jewelry, ect. I have a short clip from camera showing him leaving through the front door. Cops identified him and went to speak with him, he convinced them he had nothing in his hands as he is leaving my apartment. But he still broke in. Why did they not arrest him
Hello ****, sorry for the incident. In Texas, a burglary is still a crime even if nothing was stolen. However, the police need evidence. In your case:
*. Provide them with the video evidence.
*. Your mom can testify.
*. If there's physical evidence of forced entry, it can also help.
I showed them the video of him leaving my home but they said because he was not in possession of anything they couldnt arrest him
Hi ****, in Texas, burglary involves unauthorized entry with the intent to commit a felony, theft, or assault. This doesn't require proof of stolen items. If the police aren't acting, you can escalate this issue:
*. Contact higher police authorities.
*. Consult a local attorney.
*. File a complaint with the Texas Attorney General's Office.
He ended up selling the jewelry after the cops spoke with him, had they searched him and arrested him breaking into my home, he wouldnt have been able to sell it
I'm sorry to hear about this, ****. In Texas, selling stolen property is a crime. You should:
*. Report this to the police immediately.
*. Provide any evidence, like receipts or photos of the jewelry.
*. Consider hiring a local attorney to help you navigate this situation.
Are their any probono attorney in corpus christi texas
Yes, there are pro bono attorneys in Corpus Christi, Texas. Organizations such as the Coastal Bend Legal Services and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid provide free legal services for eligible individuals. Please visit their websites for more information.
Ty
You're welcome, ****. I'm glad I could help. If you have any other legal-related questions, feel free to ask. Good luck with your situation!