Title: Texas Theft Charges: The Difference between Misdemeanors and Felonies - Fulgham Law Firm
Headings: Texas Theft Charges: The Difference between Misdemeanors and Felonies
Texas Theft Charges: The Difference between Misdemeanors and Felonies
How Texas Law Defines Theft
Texas Theft Charges and Penalties
How Misdemeanor Theft Becomes a Felony in Texas
How Texas Felony Theft Charges Affect Your Case
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Content: $1,500-$20,000: State jail felony punishable by 6 months – two years in state jail and a fine of up to $10,000. $20,000-$100,000: Third-degree felony punishable by 2-10 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000. $100,000-$200,000: Second-degree felony punishable by 2-20 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000. $200,000 or more: First-degree felony punishable by 5 years to 99 years/life incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000. If you have one prior conviction for any level of theft, your charges will be bumped up one bracket. If you have two or more prior theft convictions, you could potentially be bumped up two brackets.