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In Texas, felony offenses are classified as Capital, First Degree, Second Degree, Third Degree, and State Jail felonies.
Punishment Ranges
The punishment range for a felony offense is based upon the classification, and is generally as follows:
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Capital:
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Confinement in the Institutional Division for life without parole or by death;
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First Degree:
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Confinement in the Institutional Division for life or for any term of not more than 99 years or less than 5 years, and a fine not to exceed $10,000;
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Second Degree:
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Confinement in the Institutional Division for any term of not more than 20 years or less than 2 years, and a fine not to exceed $10,000;
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Third Degree:
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Confinement in the Institutional Division for any term of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years, and a fine not to exceed $10,000;
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State Jail Felony:
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Confinement in a state jail for any term of not more than two years or less than 180 days, and a fine not to exceed $10,000.
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With the exception of Capital felonies, a person may also be placed on community supervision (standard probation or deferred adjudication) and never see the inside of a prison pending successful completion of all terms and conditions of
his or her probation.
Your Rights
At times, law enforcement officials will contact the individual being investigated for a felony offense in an effort to obtain a statement. You do not have to talk to the police. If you do wish to talk to the police, you have the right
to have an attorney present with you. Although your statement might help you, it may have more potential to harm you. Your statement may provide facts the Prosecution needs to go forward with the charge. Before you speak to the police, you
should consult with an experienced attorney to determine what option is best for you.
If you are being investigated for, or have been charged with, a criminal offense, it is in your best interest to have an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. Contact Edward A. Jendrzey, Attorney at Law for a free, initial
consultation.
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Edward A. Jendrzey
Attorney at Law
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112 E. Main Street
Waxahachie, Texas 75165
Tel: (972) 839-8713
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email: edlawyer@sbcglobal.net
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Accepting clients in Dallas and Dallas County, Waxahachie and Ellis County, Cleburne and Johnson County, Corsicana and Navarro County, Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Athens and Henderson County, McKinney and Collin County, and other jurisdictions in the State of Texas
Also licensed to practice in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas
The information on this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. For individual advice concerning your situation, please contact my office.
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