Stealing an unsigned check or similar sight order, or receiving it with knowledge that it has been stolen, with intent to use, to sell, or to transfer to someone else, constitutes which offense?

• A. Class A Misdemeanor
• B. Class B Misdemeanor
• C. State Jail Felony
• D. Felony B

Answer: (A)

Stealing or receiving a stolen check or other negotiable instrument with knowledge it’s stolen and with intent to use, sell, or transfer it is treated as theft of a negotiable instrument. In Texas, theft offenses are graded based on the value of the property involved, and negotiable instruments are given special emphasis because of their money-like value. Since no specific amount is given in the scenario, the offense fits the level of Class A Misdemeanor, which covers theft of property of modest to moderate value and includes taking or receiving stolen instruments with the intent to deprive. If the amount on the check or the circumstances showed a higher value, the offense could be elevated to a felony, but with the information provided, Class A Misdemeanor is the appropriate level. The other options aren’t fitting here because they would apply to smaller-value theft or require a higher value threshold or different circumstances not stated in the scenario.