Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
how long can someone be in jail for theft and envading arrest?
Asked on 4/18/11, 2:20 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley
Cynthia Henley, Lawyer
Assuming that you are asking the maximum sentence that can be assessed on these offenses for a first offender (no prior convictions), evading arrest on foot is a class B misdemeanor for which one can get up to 6 months in jail. Evading arrest in a motor vehicle is a state jail felony for which one can receive up to 2 years in state jail.
The question about theft cannot be answered without more information. Theft offenses can range all the way from a class c (like a traffic ticket) to a first degree so from a fine only to life in prison. Need to know the amount of the theft in question.
Answered on 4/18/11, 2:34 pm
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