is there a new tx. law that says a first time conviction of a felony the punishment has too be probation.?

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is there a new tx. law that says a first time conviction of a felony the punishment has too be probation.?

2007-06-16 04:25:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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No, and it would be utterly ridiculous if a state ever enacted such a law. That would allow all first-time rapists, murders, etc to remain on the streets.

2007-06-16 04:59:24 · answer #1 · answered by kp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Absolutely NOT! The definition of a felony is 366 days in PRISON. It is NOT a felony if you do not spend at least that many days in prison.

2007-06-16 11:28:39 · answer #2 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I don't believe any law would take that away from a judge. I do know a statute determines if you are a felon, not the time in prison. YOU DON'T have to spend one day in prison to be a felon.

2007-06-17 17:15:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Umm... No!

2007-06-16 11:33:19 · answer #4 · answered by DuSteDShaDoW 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋