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  1. #1
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    Default Charged With Felony Theft, but Charges Dismissed

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: texas
    i was arrested in wal mart and falsely accused. the off duty officer took it upon himself to charge me w/felony theft due to my priors and because of my attitude. the charge was filed in misdemeanor court due to the monetary value of the items i was accused of "attempting to steal" and has now been dismissed. am i entitled to a refund of the bond money i paid for a felony charge when i should've only had to bond out on a misdemeanor charge?

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    Default Re: Charged W/Felony Theft but Charges Dismissed

    not if there was a reasonable belief the charges were valid


    it is not up to the store to charge you with anything. That is up to the DA. Go ask him for a refund.




    btw; ain't gonna happen

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    Default Re: Charged W/Felony Theft but Charges Dismissed

    In Texas, prior theft convictions can bump the charge up a level. For instance, theft < 1500 w/ 2 prior convictions is a state jail felony. I wouldnt count on a refund, I have never seen it happen.

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