Misdemeanors
A less serious crime
Misdemeanor
Death or Life in Prison Minimum of 25 years prior to eligibility for release
Capital Felony
Freedom in the community while following very specific guideline
Probation
This right is taken away until a person’s sentence is fully discharged.
What is the right to vote in an election?
This person runs the court room
Who is the Judge
Up to 1 year in county jail and/or a fine not to exceed $4,000
Class A misdemeanor Charge and Fine
5 – 99 years or life in prison Fine not to exceed $10,000
First Degree Felony
Working for the county for a designated amount of time
Community Service
This type of assistance may be denied to someone with a felony drug offense.
What is financial aid?
Not Guilty, No Contest, NGRI, and Guilty
What are the four pleas?
Up to 6 months in county jail and/or a fine not to exceed $2,000
Class B Misdemeanor
2 -20 years in prison Fine not to exceed $10,000
Second Degree Felony
Limitations in location or travel May include an ankle monitor
What is a loss of privileges with a felony
Access to this type of housing may be limited after certain convictions.
What is public housing?
Defense Attorney
Who is someone you should work with?
or, who is someone you should whisper or right a note to when you need clarification or to voice a concern to if there is a problem?
Fine not to exceed $500
Class C Misdemeanor
2-10 years in prison Fine not to exceed $10,000
Third Degree Felony
With a felony I cannot own a?
In Texas, a person cannot own this for five years after completing their sentence
What is a firearm?
Clean, neat, polite, and smell good.
How should I act and show up to court?
6 people
The number of people on a misdemeanor jury
No more than 2 years in state jail Fine not to exceed $10,000
State Jail Felony
With a felony I cannot live where?
In public housing
People convicted of narcotics offenses may have restrictions on receiving this benefit
What are food stamps?
12
How many people on felony?