By Criminal Defense Lawyer Jeremy Rosenthal
(972) 369-0577
Many criminal offenses in Texas are based on a monetary amount of loss or amount in controversy. The more money we are dealing with, the higher the charge.
All of these offenses contain the possibility of probation subject to a person’s previous criminal history.
The Value Ladder:
- Less than $100 – Class C Misdemeanor
- No Jail
- Fine not to exceed $500
- Between $100 and $750 – Class B Misdemeanor
- Up to 180 days county jail
- Fine not to exceed $4,000
- Between $750 and $2,500 – Class A Misdemeanor
- Up to 1 year county jail
- Fine not to exceed $4,000
- Between $2,500 and $30,000 – State Jail Felony
- Between 180 days and 2 years in State Jail Facility
- Fine not to exceed $10,000
- Between $30,000 and $150,000 – 3rd Degree Felony
- Between 2 years and 10 years prison
- Fine not to exceed $10,000
- Between $150,000 and $300,000 – 2nd Degree Felony
- Between 2 years and 20 years prison
- Fine not to exceed $10,000
- Over $300,000 – 1st Degree Felony
- Between 5 and 99 years or life in prison
- Fine not to exceed $10,000
*Jeremy Rosenthal is certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters.