Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
theft enhancement
I have two prior misdermenor thefts,and was given a theft enhancement. What are my chances of getting the felony enhancement knocked back down to a misdermenor and getting time servered for the two months I spent in county jail. I
Asked on 1/17/02, 9:39 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gerald R. Yoakum
The Practice of Gerald R. Yoakum, P.C. A Full Service Law Firm
Re: theft enhancement
To speculate on your case without knowing the facts, the judge, the D.A.s policies, and how long ago the priors are would only be guessing. The term for charging you with a felony and punishing you as a misdemeanor is a 12/44. Some D.A.s will do these some will not offer them but you can go to the judge for punishment. e-mail me if you are in the Houston area and need help.
Answered on 1/18/02, 10:51 pm
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