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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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