Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

how long?

My brother was just arrested for ''burglery of a building'' and ''resisting arrest'', on Dec.10,2006. For a first time charge on this what is the minimum and maximum sentence?


Asked on 1/03/07, 10:39 pm

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Re: how long?

Burglary of a building is a state jail felony if the bldg was not a house. If it was a house then it is second degree felony. If it was as house and there was intent to commit another felony besides theft, then it is a 1st degree felony.

Resisting arrest is a Class A misdemeanor, unless there was a deadly weapon used, then it is a 3rd degree felony.

Class A misdemeanor -- jail for less than one year and/or up to $4000 fine

State jail felony - jail for 180 days up to 2 years and/or fine up to $10,000.

3rd degree felony - prison for 2-10 years and/or fine up to $10,000.

2nd degree felony - prison for 2-20 years and/or fine up to $10,000.

1st degree felony -- prison for 5-99 years and/or fine up to $10,000.

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Answered on 1/04/07, 6:34 am


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