Texas Penal Code Chapter 12: Punishments
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What is the punishment for a Class A misdemeanor?

  • Life imprisonment
  • Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year (correct)
  • Both a fine and confinement (correct)
  • A fine not to exceed $4,000 (correct)
  • What is the maximum fine for a Class B misdemeanor?

  • $4,000
  • $500
  • $10,000
  • $2,000 (correct)
  • What is the punishment for a Class C misdemeanor?

  • Fine and imprisonment
  • A fine not to exceed $500 (correct)
  • No punishment
  • Imprisonment for up to 6 months
  • What is the punishment for a capital felony?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the potential punishments for a first degree felony?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the imprisonment range for a second degree felony?

    <p>2 to 20 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential punishment for a third degree felony?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the punishment range for a state jail felony?

    <p>180 days to 2 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Misdemeanors

    • Class A Misdemeanor: Punishable by a fine up to $4,000, confinement in jail for a year, or both.
    • Class B Misdemeanor: Punishable by a fine up to $2,000, confinement in jail for 180 days, or both.
    • Class C Misdemeanor: Punishment consists solely of a fine not exceeding $500.

    Felonies

    • Capital Felony:

      • Punishable by death or life imprisonment (if 18 or older).
      • If the defendant is under 18, punishment is life with possibility of parole.
      • No fines assessed for capital felonies.
    • First Degree Felony:

      • Punishable by life imprisonment or 5 to 99 years.
      • May include a fine up to $10,000.
    • Second Degree Felony:

      • Punishable by 2 to 20 years imprisonment.
      • May include a fine up to $10,000.
    • Third Degree Felony:

      • Punishable by 2 to 10 years imprisonment.
      • May include a fine up to $10,000.

    State Jail Felony

    • Punishment: Confinement for 180 days to 2 years; fine up to $10,000.
      • If a deadly weapon was used or if there are specified previous felony convictions, punishment escalates to a third-degree felony.

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