Texas Penal Code Chapter 12: Punishments

Questions and Answers

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?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential punishments for a first degree felony?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the imprisonment range for a second degree felony?

2 to 20 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential punishment for a third degree felony?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is the punishment range for a state jail felony?

180 days to 2 years 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.

Description

Explore the intricacies of Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 regarding punishments through this flashcard quiz. Each card summarizes key sections, including definitions and penalties associated with misdemeanors. Ideal for law students and professionals looking to solidify their understanding of penal sanctions in Texas.