2006-12-28 06:46:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Under Texas Law--
class A misdemeanor- up a year in jail, a $4000 fine, or both
class B misdemeanor- up to 180 days in jail, $2000 fine, or both
class C misdemeanor- a fine of $500
capital felony-- life in prison w/o parole or death
1st degree felony-- 5-99 years in prison and $10,000 fine
2nd degree felony-- 2-20 years in prison and $10,000 fine
3rd degree felony-- 2-10 years in prison and $10,000 fine
There's also a state jail felony-- 180 days-6months in jail and a fine of $10,000
2006-12-28 08:23:44 · answer #1 · answered by Amy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most commonly, a misdemeanor is a charge for which the maximum sentence is a jail term of a year or less, while a felony is a charge for which the maximum sentence is more than a year in prison or death.
Again, in general, the amount of any fine does not determine whether an offense is a misdemeanor or felony, and usually if an offense is punishable by a fine only it is not a felony no matter how high the fine may be.
2006-12-28 15:16:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
One of the main differences is where and how you will be punished. A misdemeanor is a lessor offense like fighting, petit larceny or disturbing the peace. When charged with a misdemeanor, you may just get a fine or you can be fined and go to jail - usually run by your local sheriff. For a felony, you go to prison versus jail and you could be sentenced to life in prison if it is a very serious crime - like murder or child abuse. If not outlawed in a particular state, you even be put to death as your punishment.
2006-12-28 15:33:40 · answer #3 · answered by Coach D. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Misdemeanor sentencable to citation with relatively low to high monetery fine, community service, 0-11 months in county/city lockup. Felony 1+ year in state/federal prison and/or heavy fines.
2006-12-28 15:22:02 · answer #4 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Misdemeanor crimes are phunishable with jails terms less than one year, Felonies are major crime punishable with more than one year of jail time.
2006-12-28 15:39:54 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A felony is more serious and usually has more than 1 year in jail and more than I think 1,000 dollar fine.
2006-12-28 14:50:33 · answer #6 · answered by Greg P 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a misdemeanor can get you probation or time in the county jail.
a felony can get you probation or time in the state jail or prison.
the time either gets you depends on the offense.
2006-12-29 23:10:05 · answer #7 · answered by angel_solo11 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Msidemeanors are have a maximum sentence of 1 year in jail
Felonies are crimes where the max is over a year.
2006-12-28 15:36:57 · answer #8 · answered by strangedaze23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the lenght of time in jail and any fines imposed
2006-12-28 15:12:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
John S. has it right.
Oh, no! I just complimented a lawyer. LOL
2006-12-28 16:12:51 · answer #10 · answered by rjrmpk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋