By Independent Staff Writer
Texas Felony Criminal Offenses
Criminal
offenses in Texas are charged under the categories of misdemeanors and
felonies. Felonies are the most serious criminal offenses and carry the
most severe penalties. A felony is generally considered any criminal
offense more serious than a misdemeanor and is classified as a State
Jail Felony, Third-Degree Felony, Second-Degree Felony, First-Degree
Felony, or a Capital Felony, the most serious being a Capital Felony
that can bring a penalty of life imprisonment or death. Criminal felony
charges of any kind are a very serious matter. The penalties for
conviction are severe and can have profoundly negative and damaging
consequences to one’s personal and professional life for many years.
You may face difficulty in finding employment and may face financial
problems.
By Independent Staff Writer
What is a First Degree Felony in Texas?
Criminal offenses in Texas are charged under the categories of misdemeanors and
felonies. Felonies are the most serious criminal offenses and carry the
most severe penalties. A felony is generally considered any criminal
offense more serious than a misdemeanor, and that is punishable by
imprisonment of more than one year. A felony crime is classified as a
State Jail Felony, Third-Degree Felony, Second-Degree Felony,
First-Degree Felony, or a Capital Felony, the most serious being a
Capital Felony that can bring a penalty of life imprisonment or death.
First
Degree Felonies are among the most serious crimes in Texas, second only
to capital felonies. Examples of crimes that are considered First
Degree Felonies include but are not limited to the following:
By Independent Staff Writer
Assault charges in Texas can result from a simple threat or argument, a
fistfight, or a violent attack with a weapon. Assault charges range
from misdemeanors to felony charges depending on the circumstances, and
are taken especially seriously if injury occurs or if a weapon was
used. The penalties range from fines to prison terms depending on the
severity of the assault and the circumstances of each case. Being faced
with assault charges of any kind can have drastic negative consequences
both personally and professionally.
By Independent Staff Writer
Criminal
offenses in Texas are divided into two main categories, felonies and
misdemeanors. Misdemeanors are considered lesser crimes than felonies
and are divided into three classes based on the degree of seriousness of
the offense and the severity of the punishments. It is important to
take misdemeanor charges seriously, because having a misdemeanor
conviction on your record can impact your life in many negative ways.
You may have difficult time getting the job you want, being admitted to
an institution of higher education, or even obtaining an occupational
license.
By Independent Staff Writer
A. The Texas Driver Responsibility Program and Points on Your License
Texas
uses the Texas Driver Responsibility Program (DRP) adopted by the state
legislature (TRC §708; Article 10, House Bill 3588, 78th
Legislative Session) to track individuals’ traffic violations, assign
points to their records, and assess fines to drivers who receive or
exceed a certain number of license points. Not surprisingly, the point
system has been an efficient revenue generator for the state.
