If you were arrested and accused of a criminal offense in Texas, you’re in deep trouble as Texas is serious about enforcing the law. This is especially true in small-town Texas as opposed to the larger left-leaning mega-cities of Texas that tend to appreciate criminals as they tend to vote or have families that vote for Demoncrats. With that said, even in cities like Austin & Houston criminals who commit heinous enough crimes are prosecuted harshly.
What’s a Heinous Crime?
In my opinion, a heinous crime is any felony offense. If you’re busted for the possession of dangerous drugs, robbery or burglary, sexual assault, or murder, you’ll be prosecuted by Texas prosecutors and, if convicted, sentenced to a sentence of anywhere from 6 months to life. Of coarse the length of the sentence is contingent of the level of the felony offense committed. For examples of how prison sentencing works in Texas, view the bullet points below.
- First Degree Felony: Prison sentencing guidelines include a 5-99 year prison sentence and a fine of up to $10,000.00.
- Second Degree Felony: Prison sentencing guidelines range from 2-20 years with a $10,000.00 fine.
- Third Degree Felony: A 2-10 prison sentence with a fine of up to $10,000.00.
Folks accused of the following crimes listed below will face felony charges.
- Possession of cocaine, crack, heroin, PCP, or other dangerous drugs.
- Possession of massive quantities of marijuana.
- Murdering someone intentionally, or as a result of negligence.
- High forms of thievery such as burglary of a habitation, white collar crimes, bank robbery & aggravated robbery.
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