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What is the highest category for misdemeanors?
What is the highest category for misdemeanors?
What is the punishment for an individual adjudged guilty of a capital felony when the state does not seek the death penalty for a person over the age of 18?
What is the punishment for an individual adjudged guilty of a capital felony when the state does not seek the death penalty for a person over the age of 18?
In a capital felony trial where the state does not seek the death penalty, what is the mandatory sentence for individuals younger than 18 years of age?
In a capital felony trial where the state does not seek the death penalty, what is the mandatory sentence for individuals younger than 18 years of age?
What is the maximum punishment for a first-degree felony in Texas?
What is the maximum punishment for a first-degree felony in Texas?
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For a second-degree felony in Texas, what is the maximum term of imprisonment?
For a second-degree felony in Texas, what is the maximum term of imprisonment?
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What is the mandatory sentence for an individual found guilty of a capital felony when aged 18 or older and the state does not seek the death penalty?
What is the mandatory sentence for an individual found guilty of a capital felony when aged 18 or older and the state does not seek the death penalty?
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What is the maximum term of imprisonment for a third-degree felony in Texas?
What is the maximum term of imprisonment for a third-degree felony in Texas?
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In addition to imprisonment, what other punishment can be given to an individual found guilty of a first-degree felony in Texas?
In addition to imprisonment, what other punishment can be given to an individual found guilty of a first-degree felony in Texas?
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If an individual commits a capital felony at the age of 17, what is their potential punishment according to the Texas Penal Code?
If an individual commits a capital felony at the age of 17, what is their potential punishment according to the Texas Penal Code?
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Study Notes
Felony Categories and Punishments in Texas
- The highest category for misdemeanors is not specified, but the categories for felonies are:
- Capital felony
- First-degree felony
- Second-degree felony
- Third-degree felony
Capital Felony Punishments
- For individuals 18 or older, the mandatory sentence for a capital felony when the state does not seek the death penalty is life imprisonment.
- For individuals younger than 18, the mandatory sentence for a capital felony is life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after 40 years.
First-Degree Felony Punishments
- The maximum punishment for a first-degree felony is life imprisonment.
- In addition to imprisonment, individuals found guilty of a first-degree felony may also be fined up to $10,000.
Second-Degree Felony Punishments
- The maximum term of imprisonment for a second-degree felony is 20 years.
Third-Degree Felony Punishments
- The maximum term of imprisonment for a third-degree felony is 10 years.
Juvenile Capital Felony Punishments
- If an individual commits a capital felony at the age of 17, their potential punishment according to the Texas Penal Code is life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after 40 years.
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Learn about the classification of misdemeanors and felonies based on the seriousness of the offenses. Understand the different categories such as Class A, Class B, and Class C misdemeanors, as well as the five categories of felonies.
