Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
If offered a plea bargain with 10 years confinement with 8 years probated. Does that mean that person has to go to prison for at least 2 years?
Asked on 1/14/16, 4:10 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Wes Ball
Wes Ball Law
As presented, it is likely that the plea bargain is for 10 years in prison, but the sentence (the entire 10 years) is suspended and you would be placed on probation for a period of 8 years. Under Texas law, there isn't a split sentence where you serve 2 years and are on probation for the rest.
Answered on 1/18/16, 11:48 am
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