Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
In the State of Texas if the legislature passes a law but does not put penalties into it when passed, can you be charged with a felony? I have heard that if there is no penalty written into the statue then the most you can be charged with is a Misdemeanor? Is this true?
Asked on 1/06/12, 6:23 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley
Cynthia Henley, Lawyer
If a criminal law passes, there are penalties assessed with it even it is by reference to a level only.
Answered on 1/08/12, 6:44 pm
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