subject: Texas Law: Classifications of Felony Crimes [print this page] Criminal offenses in Texas are classified as either felonies or misdemeanors based on their degree of seriousness. Felonies, the most serious crimes, are further differentiated by degree, a list of which follows.
The following is a listing of felony classifications in Texas. This list is meant to be informative only. If you or a loved one has been charged with any crime in Texas, you are strongly urged to seek the advice of a criminal defense lawyer.
Sec.12.32.FIRST DEGREE FELONY PUNISHMENT.(a)An individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the first degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life or for any term of not more than 99 years or less than 5 years.
(b)In addition to imprisonment, an individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the first degree may be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.
Sec.12.33.SECOND DEGREE FELONY PUNISHMENT.(a)An individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the second degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for any term of not more than 20 years or less than 2 years.
(b)In addition to imprisonment, an individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the second degree may be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.
Sec.12.34.THIRD DEGREE FELONY PUNISHMENT.(a)An individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the third degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for any term of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years.
(b)In addition to imprisonment, an individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the third degree may be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.
Texas Law: Classifications of Felony Crimes
By: John S.
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