Texas Offense Charges Overview

Summary

In Texas, repeated assault can range from a Class A misdemeanor to a second-degree felony, while repeated harassment is often a Class B misdemeanor but can escalate with severity and prior offenses. Unauthorized access, such as computer crimes, can vary from a Class B misdemeanor to a first-degree felony. Theft charges depend on the stolen propertys value, ranging from a Class C misdemeanor to a first-degree felony. In your situation, theft of the iPad, harassment, unauthorized access, and potential defamation are involved. Theft charges depend on the iPads value, harassment is likely a Class B misdemeanor, unauthorized access varies, and defamation may be a civil issue. Document incidents and consider filing a police report.

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Someone stole my iPad looked at my pictures, typed some bad stuff in my browser history took a screenshot of my browser history and showed to the public, and when asked to delete he is threatening to tell an authority. The harassment and assault happened in the past and still happen but no so often now
This situation involves multiple serious offenses, including theft, harassment, unauthorized access, and possibly defamation.
- Theft: The act of stealing your iPad.
- Harassment: Repeated unwanted behavior causing distress.
- Unauthorized Access: Accessing your device without permission.
- Defamation: Publicly sharing false or harmful information.
You might want to consider filing a police report. Have you documented these incidents or considered speaking to law enforcement?
What are the charges the defendant will get
The charges the defendant may face in Texas include:
- Theft: Depending on the value of the iPad, it could range from a Class C misdemeanor to a state jail felony.
- Harassment: Likely a Class B misdemeanor.
- Unauthorized Access: Varies from a Class B misdemeanor to a state jail felony.
- Defamation: Could be a civil matter rather than criminal.
Have you documented all incidents and considered filing a police report?