November 19, 2019
Rather than spending hours shopping—or even trying to find parking—at overcrowded malls and stores, millions of Americans do their holiday shopping on the internet. According to 2018 survey by Internet Retailer and Bizrate Insights, approximately 60 percent of consumers plan to spend over half of their holiday shopping online.
However, online shoppers are constantly dealing with a new threat known as “porch pirates.” This type of thief steals packages that have just been delivered to a customer’s home—even in broad daylight—or packages left unattended in an empty home.
In May 2019, Texas Governor Greg Abbots signed a law that made porch piracy a felony offense in the state. The law went into effect on September 1.
The following are the penalties for porch piracy in Texas:
Many porch pirates are caught and identified through a homeowner’s doorbell camera or security system. Additionally, neighbors often keep an eye out for any suspicious activity in their neighborhood, especially if it has been reported.
If you have been charged with porch piracy or any other theft crime in Dallas, contact the Law Offices of Robert Gregg today at and request a free consultation.
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