Law Office of Robert L Keates Criminal Defense FAQWhat is the difference between a felony and misdemeanor?
A felony is a more serious criminal offense than a misdemeanor, for which an accused may be sentenced to a state prison for a period of incarceration between six months and life. Fines for felonies may be up to $10,000. Some of the more common felonies include aggravated assault, robbery, drug sales, arson, and third time DWI offenders. There are five categories of felony charges in Texas (See Sentencing for full Punishment List).
A misdemeanor is a criminal offense punishable by up to one year in the county jail, or fines of up to $4,000, or both. Common misdemeanors include simple assault, thefts and DWI. There are three classes of misdemeanor charges in Texas – Class A, Class B and Class C. (See Sentencing for full Punishment List).
Often, with the assistance of an attorney, a felony can be reduced to a misdemeanor through plea barganing (or sometimes, even after trial).
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