Texas has eight different classifications of crimes and punishment ranges. Here are the different categories and punishment ranges.
Capital Felony (capital murder): Death or Life Imprisonment.
First Degree Felony: Confinement for Life or from 5 to 99 years in prison; and maximum fine of $10,000.
Second Degree Felony: Confinement for a term from 2 to 20 years in prison; and an optional fine not to exceed $10,000.
Third Degree Felony: Confinement for 2 to 10 years in prison; and maximum fine of $10,000.
State Jail Felony: Confinement for 180 days to 2 years in state jail; and maximum fine of $10,000 (also can be punished under section 12.44(a) or (b)).
Class A Misdemeanor: Confinement up to 1 year in county jail; and/or a maximum fine of $4,000.
Class B Misdemeanor: Confinement up to 180 days in county jail; and/or $2,000.
Class C Misdemeanor: No confinement and a fine not to exceed $500 (up to 6 months deferred disposition).
Contact a Plano criminal defense attorney for information regarding the severity of the charges that you face.