Charges and penalties
How offenses are graded, jail ranges, fines, and repeat offense steps.
10 sections
- The Theft LadderPenal Code 31.03 — under $100, then $750, $2,500 and $30,000
- Bond After An ArrestCrim. Proc. art. 15.17 — a magistrate within 48 hours, and the warnings
Minors And AlcoholAlco. Bev. 106.05 — under 21, a Class C offense, and a license suspension- AssaultPenal Code 22.01 — injury, a threat, or offensive contact
- Clearing An Arrest RecordCrim. Proc. art. 55A.052 — acquittal, dismissal, or no charge after a wait
Marijuana And DrugsHealth & Safety 481.121 — two ounces, then four, and hemp is not marihuanaalso here- Disorderly ConductPenal Code 42.01 — words that incite, fights, noise, and a firearm displayedalso here
Resisting And EvadingPenal Code 38.03 and 38.04 — force against an arrest, and fleeingalso here
Driving While License InvalidTransp. Code 521.457 — a Class C offense, and what raises italso here- Harassment And StalkingPenal Code 42.07 and 42.072 — repeated contact, tracking, and a course of conductalso here
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