State jail felonies can have a serious impact on a person’s life and liberty. Felony charges can impact employment, housing opportunities, education prospects, and many other facets of life. The punishment for a state jail felony is contained in the Texas Penal Code Section 12.35. This statutes states the following as it relates to the punishment range for state jail felonies:
Sec. 12.35. STATE JAIL FELONY PUNISHMENT. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an individual adjudged guilty of a state jail felony shall be punished by confinement in a state jail for any term of not more than two years or less than 180 days.
(b) In addition to confinement, an individual adjudged guilty of a state jail felony may be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.
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