Houston Level of Offenses

Class B Misdemeanor

Fine doesn’t go over $2,000
No more that 180 days in county jail
Ex: DWI

Class A Misdemeanor

Fine doesn’t go over $4,000
No more than 1 year in county jail
Ex: assault

State Jail Felony

Fine is optional and doesn’t go over $10,000
180 days to 2 years in state jail
Ex: using motor vehicle without authorization

Third Degree Felony

Fine is optional and doesn’t go over $10,000
2 – 10 years in prison
Ex: kidnapping

Second Degree Felony

Fine is optional and doesn’t go over $10,000
2-20 years in prison
Ex: Sexual Assault

First Degree Felony

Fine is optional and doesn’t go over $10,000
5-99 years or life in prison
Ex: Murder

Capital Felony

Life in prison or death penalty
Ex: Murder while kidnapping

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