Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

my husband was sentenced to 4 years in el paso tx. How much time does he have to serve? Its state time.


Asked on 3/17/10, 11:48 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Tuthill Law Office of Robert H. Tuthill

That will depend greatly on what he was charged with, what his prior record is, and a number of other factors. If his offense is not aggravated and is not considered a 3g offense, he is likely looking at serving a minimum of 1 year before becoming eligible for parole.

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Answered on 3/22/10, 12:14 pm
Pat Montgomery Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

...and of course eligibility for parole does not mean parole is a certainty.

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Answered on 3/22/10, 1:03 pm


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