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Felonies |
| There are several offenses
that are classified as felonies in Texas. These include
but are not limited to DWI 3rd, possession of a controlled
substance, delivery of a controlled substance, assault
with serious bodily injury, aggravated sexual assault,
sexual assault, aggravated assault, unauthorized use of
a motor vehicle, burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery,
theft, murder and capital murder. This is just a partial
list of the offenses classified as felonies in Texas. |
| Range of Punishment |
| The range of punishment for a felony offense
may depend on several factors. These factors include but
are not limited to whether or not the Defendant has been
incarcerated before; whether he or she has been convicted
of the same offense before; and in drug possession cases
and delivery cases the range of punishment will depend
of the drug involved and the quantity of the drug. There
are many other additional factors that a court can use
to enhance (increase) the punishment. Also, probation
or deferred adjudication may be available. If you or a
loved one has been charged with a felony it is important
to consult with an attorney who has experience in handling
felony cases. |
| Capital Murder |
| In Texas, the State may elect to seek
the death penalty or simply seek an automatic life sentence.
In those cases where the State is seeking the death penalty,
the jury, if the Defendant is found guilty, will have
the choice of assessing the death penalty or an automatic
life sentence. Parole eligibility for capital murder defendants
sentenced to life will differ from those who have been
convicted of other crimes. |
| First Degree |
| Confinement in the Texas Department of
Corrections for a term of not less than five (5) years
and no more than ninety-nine years or life, and an optional
fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00). |
| Second Degree |
| Confinement in the Texas Department of
Corrections for a term of not less than two (2) years
and no more than twenty (20) years, and an optional fine
not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00). |
| Third Degree |
| Confinement in the Texas Department of
Corrections for a term of not less than two (2) years
and no more than ten (10) years, and an optional fine
not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00). |
| State Jail |
| Confinement in a state jail facility for
a term of not less than one hundred and eighty (180) days
and not more than two years, and an optional fine not
to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00). There may
be other conditions depending on the nature of the offense
and the circumstances. |
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