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WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MISDEMEANORS AND FELONIES IN TEXAS |
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What is the Difference between a Felony and Misdemeanor?
Question: What is the Difference between a Misdemeanor and a Felony in Texas?
Answer: The major difference is the range of punishment that is possible for each offense. In texas, Misdemeanor Crimes are punishable by either fines or up to one year in jail. By contrast, Felonies in Texas are punishable by up to 99 years in Prison, or in some instances, Death.
For a list of misdemeanors & felonies, visit our Texas Penalty Page.
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