A felony conviction can have life-long consequences. The punishment ranges for felonies are as follows:
- State Jail Felony where the punishment range is six months to two years in a State Jail Facility, and a fine not to exceed $10,000. In some circumstances, this punishment range may be increased based upon prior criminal history.
- Third Degree Felony where the punishment range is two to 10 years in prison and a fine not to exceed $10,000. In some circumstances, this punishment range may be increased based upon prior criminal history.
- Second Degree Felony where the punishment range is two to 20 years in prison and a fine not to exceed $10,000. In some circumstances, this punishment range may be increased based upon prior criminal history.
- First Degree Felony where the punishment range is five to 99 years or life in prison, with a fine not to exceed $10,000. In some circumstances, this punishment range may be increased based upon prior criminal history.
In some cases, a person may be eligible for probation or deferred adjudication. The parole consequences of felony offenses also vary considerably based upon the type of felony offense charged, and the way in which the prosecutors chose to charge the case.
Ed McClees is the former Chief Prosecutor of the Organized Crime Section of the Harris County District Attorney's Office where he lead a group of prosecutors and police officers in complex investigations and prosecutions of serious felony cases. We have the experience needed to put you in the best position you can be in given the facts of your case.