Criminal Penalties in Texas
Felony Charge
Capital Felony
Potential Consequences
Death penalty, life in prison without the possibility of parole unless the individual is a certified minor
Texas Statute
Tex. Penal Code Ann. §12.31
First Degree Felony
Potential Consequence
Jail for life or Imprisonmentfor not more than 99 years orless than 5 years with the exception of aggravated sexual assault, which adds a25 year minimum punishment if the victim is younger than14 and the offense containedthreats of serious bodilyinjury or death or the use of a deadly weapon AND potentially a fine not to exceed $10,000.
Texas Statute
Tex. Penal Code §12.32
Second Degree Felony
Potential Consequence
2 – 20 years in jail AND potentially a fine not to exceed $10,000.
Texas Statute
Tex. Penal Code §12.33
Third Degree Felony
Potential Consequence
2 – 10 years in jail AND potentially a fine not exceed $10,000.
Texas Statute
Tex. Penal Code §12.34
State Jail Felony
Potential Consequence
180 days – 2 years in jail AND potentially a fine not to exceed $10,000.
Texas Statute
Tex. Penal Code §12.35 (a), (b)
Misdemeanor Charge
CLASS A
Potential Consequence
1 year in jail or a fine not to exceed $4,000 or both.
Texas Statute
Tex. Penal Code §12.21
CLASS B
Potential Consequences
180 Days in Jail OR A fine not to exceed $2,000 or both.
Texas Statute
Tex. Penal Code §12.22
CLASS C
Potential Consequence
Fine not to exceed $500
Texas Statute
Tex. Penal Code §12.23
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