Be sure to look up the Offense Designation to reference the sentencing
range below. Keep in mind that the Texas Sentencing Ranges are just
that; ranges. A judge or jury may sentence a defendant to any length of
jail or prison time between the minimum and maximum length allowed by
law for type of offense.
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Type of Offense
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Punishment
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Fines
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Class C Misdemeanor
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Not Jailable
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No more than $500 fines.
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Class B Misdemeanor
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Not more than 180 days
in a county jail
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and/or no more than $2,000 fines.
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Class A Misdemeanor
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Not more than 1 year
in a county jail
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and/or no more than $4,000 fines.
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State jail felony
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180 days to 2 years
in a state jai
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and/or no more than $10,000 fines.
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Third-degree felony
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2 to 10 years
in a state prison
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and/or no more than $10,000 fines.
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Second-degree felony
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2 to 20 years
in a state prison
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and/or no more than $10,000 fines.
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First-degree felony
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5 to 99 years
in a state prison
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and/or no more than $10,000 fines.
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Enhanced first-degree felony
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5 to 99 years
in a state prison
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and/or no more than $10,000 fines.
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