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.

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Answered on 4/18/11, 2:34 pm


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