Third Degree Felony Range of Punishment - Texas Penal Code

§ 12.34. THIRD DEGREE FELONY PUNISHMENT. 

(a) An individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the third degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the institutional division for any term of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years.

(b) In addition to imprisonment, an individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the third degree may be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.

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Brad Stephens - November 21, 2007 5:06 PM

What would happen if a resident alien were to commit a 3rd degree felony?

kk - January 29, 2008 7:10 PM

My friends older brother is a total loser and works at a job geting paid "under the table" he has worked there for a couple of years making $20 an hour but only works like 10 hours a week. He has never paid his taxes. If I turned him in would anything happen? Or would the IRS not really care because it would be a huge case?

April - February 15, 2008 1:27 PM

What would happen if you are a 14 year old girl and you get third degree felony charges, Driving while drunk, and evading arrest.

April - February 15, 2008 1:27 PM

What would happen if you are a 14 year old girl and you get third degree felony charges, Driving while drunk, and evading arrest.

jane - February 21, 2008 1:41 PM

What happens if you have been a permanent resident for five years (since I was a minor) and I get charged with a 3rd degree felony for theft. I am supposed to be getting married on June 14th....What are the chances of me being deported? What about plea bargins?

michael - March 14, 2008 7:10 PM

my two downloaded virzuz into the shcools network with a flash drive now i bought that flash drive off him not knowing that he did that now my pincle says that im spousely part of this now could you tell me what would be my punishment im only 13 so i dont know if it would be different plz plz plz plz meassge me as soon as possible

mike - March 14, 2008 7:11 PM

my two feirnds downloaded virzuz into the shcools network with a flash drive now i bought that flash drive off him not knowing that he did that now my pincle says that im spousely part of this now could you tell me what would be my punishment im only 13 so i dont know if it would be different plz plz plz plz meassge me as soon as possible

kyle - April 23, 2008 9:17 PM

My younger brother is in 6th grade and this afternoon was assaulted by another student [According to Texas Penal Code 22.01. ASSAULT. (a)(1)(b)] this is a class A misdemeanor is the student who did this held accountable for their actions? (because the student is a minor)
Also while researching the afformentioned occurence i came across Texas Penal Code 22.04. INJURY TO A CHILD, ELDERLY INDIVIDUAL, OR DISABLED INDIVIDUAL. (a)(3)(f) which classifies the afformentioned occurence as a felony of the third degree. Does this also apply to the minor? Please help me clarify and answer my questions. thank you.

alicia - May 10, 2008 4:23 PM

what would happen if you had gotten pulled over and refused to take a breathalizer test and was placed under arrest. Your charges were third degree felony and this was your third dwi charge what would be your options.

G - June 25, 2008 4:24 PM

I have been indited for theft charges (20,000-100,000) I worked at the same place that someone actually did take the money, and they are trying to say since i worked there i knew about it wich I absolutly did not. i have never been in trouble so i was wondering what could happen. I have plead not guilty to everything and i am now waiting for a trial! It has been over 4 years now! please help

yvonne - August 14, 2008 8:31 PM

If you get stopped for dwi and harrassement of a public servent - spitting and the harrassement is a 3rd degree felony charge and the police broke nose what can the outcome be, court is 2 weeks away

yvonne - August 14, 2008 8:48 PM

if you get stopped for dwi and harrassement of a public servent - spitting and the harrassement is a 3rd degree felony charge and the police broke nose what can the outcome be, court is 2 weeks away

lynn - August 18, 2008 2:59 AM

hello i have a question. i am being charged with a 3rd degree felony for welfare fraud but i dont feel it is all my fault to be charged. my husband was not living here when i applyed but his stuff was still here and his address was not changed from here which my case work knew when i applyed now there saying he lived here the whole time but he didnt he would stay maybe here 4 times a month to see your sons but thats it. well an investergator came one day and he was here when my husband showed up to look at my van which was acting up and my husband told him he was not staying here he was staying in his truck or at a friends well later the investtogator went to friends and talked to his father instead of the right person which told the investorgator that he has not seem him and that he does not stay there. now which is coming back to me as lying which i didnt i told them the truth he was not living here.

TERESA - August 28, 2008 2:41 PM

if the police lie about why they stop someone and put it in there report and later you find out it was not ture then what can be done.
The Police Stated That They Made The Stop For A Faulty Tail Lite The Cruiser's Video.Audio/Video Show The Rear Of The Car Being Pulled Over And It Reveal The Tail Lights On The Car Was Not Out, Then A ILegal Traffic Stop And A ILegal Search Was Made And This Is Shown To Be True. Then All Evidence Found There After Is No Good Based Upon The Rules Of Evidence Placed On A Person. I Need To Know Is This True. So What Can I Do.But If They Did The Robbery And The
ILegal Traffic Stop And Search Was Made Do They Still Have A Case I'm Just Asking I Really Just Need Some Answer.

karen mcguire - September 8, 2008 11:05 AM

my brother-in-law was arrested aproximately 9 days ago and still does not have an attorney but has been asking for one from the beginning. when should he expect to be appointed an attorney?
he cannot read and has a very low iq. and is in need of an attorney now.

Bub - September 30, 2008 2:34 PM

My son was arrested in sanson park near fort worth.He was giving a girl a ride and all of a sudden the local Police pulled him over. The girl claimed the 1/2 gram of meth was his. The officer said "I know her" and let her go. He was charged with a 3rd degree felony. The officer told my son that if he knew and would help set up some drug users the offense would never go to court. My son was arrested 6 years ago for drugs but it only shows a misdermener on his record. He is now drug free and has drus reports to prove. In tarrent county, what could we expect if it goes to court.
Thanks

Carl Tarver - October 5, 2008 12:41 AM

My X-Wife wishes to pursue a Third Degree Felony for my son at the age of 17 moving to Texas on his own and emancipating himself from her, is this possible, and if it is what should I do....He does not wish to live with his mother, but she has filed a motion under CRIMES CODE 18 Pa.C.S.A. §2904 INTERFERENCE WITH CUSTODY OF CHILDREN. Please let us know......Thanks

blake - December 24, 2008 6:24 PM

i have two 3rd degree felony coming up. i turned my self in and turned back all the stolen property. is it possible that it can be droped down to 2 class a's because it is my first offence as an adult??

Cleo - December 29, 2008 1:37 AM

I did something pretty crappy. I work at a local restraunt and a girl I knew from high school came in, after she paid with her bank of america credit card, she left it in my book. (waiters tip book,) 2 days later, I used her card, not thinking I would get caught. I use it for gas, and then some other things... and it did not exceed $115.00. I heard this is a felony. I talk to the investigator because I got arrested for it, and had no idea i even had a warrant, because it happened 7 months ago. I am out on bail, until I have a court date, and have yet to hear about one. I have an attorney who is a family friend. The investigator said I knew the girl, that he has picked me out of a line up... and can only catch me at one of the places I used the card. I have never had a felony before, and am waiting for a court date. What am I looking at here? I have never had a felony, only a deffered theft of under $50.00. I;m worried that it will be something bad... could you give me a hint as to what I am to expect. Is there a way I can have these charges dropped, or get a plea bargain?

Thanks.

LISA - February 18, 2009 1:01 PM

My boyfriend is in jail for a dwi they have it as a 3rd degree felony and on the indictment paper they crossed it out and put 1st degree hanhanced dont understand also his parolle was to be up feb 12 what happens to that and he passed the field soberity test

LISA - February 18, 2009 1:02 PM

My boyfriend is in jail for a dwi they have it as a 3rd degree felony and on the indictment paper they crossed it out and put 1st degree hanhanced dont understand also his parolle was to be up feb 12 what happens to that and he passed the field soberity test

LISA - February 18, 2009 1:04 PM

My boyfriend is in jail for a dwi they have it as a 3rd degree felony and on the indictment paper they crossed it out and put 1st degree hanhanced dont understand also his parolle was to be up feb 12 what happens to that and he passed the field soberity test

EX BOYFRIEND - February 20, 2009 1:30 PM

Hello my exboyfriend has alot of charges pending, 3rd drgree felony about how much time do you think he could be facing,,?

FJ020716 TAMPER FABRICATE PHYSICAL EVID W/INTENT TO IMPAIR
3/2 12/17/2008 - Held $20000.00
BAIL BOND $0.00
F016822 RESIST ARREST SEARCH OR TRANSPORT
3-2 12/17/2008 - Held $5000.00
BAIL BOND $0.00
F016821 OBSTRUCTION OR RETALIATION
3-2 12/17/2008 - Held $20000.00
BAIL BOND $0.00
08-21657-SL PEARLAND/DISORDERLY CONDUCT
PEARLAND 01/08/2009 - Held $305.00
BAIL BOND $0.00
08-20349-SL PEARLAND/PUBLIC INTOXICATION
PEARLAND 01/08/2009 - Held
$330.00
08-17604-SL PEARLAND/ASSAULT
PEARLAND 01/08/2009 - Held
$505.00
08-16534-TR PEARLAND/FTMFR
PEARLAND 01/08/2009 - Held
$380.00
08-16533-TR PEARLAND/DWLI
PEARLAND 01/08/2009 - Held
$580.00
08-16532-TR PEARLAND/EXPIRED MVI
PEARLAND 01/08/2009 - Held
$230.00
I would appreciate your help.. Thanks

Tammy - April 26, 2009 5:51 PM

my son was busted May a year ago for selling marijuana in a drug free zone. He was 17 at the time. They have servelance camera's, an 11 year old that was wired when he came to buy and he also had marked money, which was found in the apartment later that night when the DEA busted him. His plea bargain from the DA is 2 years at TYC for a third degree felony. First time as an adult to be in trouble with the law. Do you think he should take the 2 years or go to court? If he does choose court, could they be harder on him? What would you do?

danielle - May 11, 2009 10:46 PM

My fiance has been indicted for injury to a child 3rd degree felony. We have a court appointed attorney. We are waiting on the court date he got indicted on Tuesday. How long does it usually take for someone to go to trial. Is he going to prison will they do a plea bargain???? I have 2 kids and then we have a 6 month old together CPS wont let him be around them without supervision will this ever change??!! Or after the court date and everything will we know more do I just have to wait several months to know the answers??!!

Tiffany - July 2, 2009 7:00 PM

I was charged with a third degree felony for taking away a knife that my ex pulled on a couple in a Walmart parking lot. The couple told the police that I was trying to help the situation the whole time and the officer wrote a good report about me. But what is the likely outcome of this situation for me?

BRIT - August 20, 2009 2:35 AM

My mother in law was arrested the day she received test results stating her husband had liver cancer and would live for another 2 months at most. She got her 3rd dwi after leaving the hospital. The last thing on her record was in 1996, 13 years ago. Is there a chance she can plead to a lesser charge or avoid doing prison time? She's sat 6 months now without a court date and cannot bond out due to a parole hold that is a simple mistake in paper work from the time served in 1996. Help. any advice welcome - make subject line- DWI #3 & send to brizzlesau@yahoo.com thanks!

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