Title: Did You Know There's a Statute of Limitations for Texas Theft Crimes? - Hampton Law Firm
Headings: Did You Know There’s a Statute of Limitations for Texas Theft Crimes?
Did You Know There’s a Statute of Limitations for Texas Theft Crimes?
Texas Theft Crime Statute of Limitations
Texas Theft Laws
Texas Theft Crime Sentencing and Penalties
Charges and Penalties By Property Value
Elevated Charges and Enhanced Sentencing
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Content: State jail felony; 180 days – 2 years in state jail, fines up to $10,000
$20,000-$100,000: Third-degree felony; 2-10 years in prison; fines up to $10,000
$100,000-$200,000: Second degree felony; 2-20 years in prison, fines up to $10,000
$200,000+: First degree felony; 5-99 years or life, fine up to $10,000
Elevated Charges and Enhanced Sentencing
Under certain circumstances, the defendant’s charges and penalties may be bumped up to the next higher level. Let’s say the defendant was a public servant or in contract with the government and committed theft while acting in this capacity.