How Texas Classifies First-Degree, Second-Degree, and State Jail Felonies
Quick Summary A felony is a serious criminal offense that carries more severe penalties than a misdemeanor. In Texas, felony classifications organize offenses into structured categories based on severity, including capital felonies, first-degree felonies, second-degree felonies, third-degree felonies, and state jail felonies. Each classification has specific sentencing ranges under the Texas Penal Code and may […]









