Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
can they use out of state felonies against you in texas
Asked on 7/11/12, 5:39 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
M. Elizabeth Foley
The Law Office of M. Elizabeth Foley
As long as the DA can manage to obtain the judgment from the other jurisdiction and the offense is something that is considered a felony under Texas law as well, yes, they can use an out-of-state felony to enhance a Texas felony.
Answered on 7/11/12, 6:09 pm
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