Q: Theft of property over 2500 w/2 or more prior convictions, evading arrest or detention 2 priors and 3 traffic misdemeano
My boyfriend (already a felon) was arrested in collin county on the above felony charges as well as expired registration expired operator license and failure to comply with TX motor vehicle safety. He was just released from rockwall county in September of this year for his 3rd felony theft conviction, making this at least the 4th on that charge. What punishment is he looking at, how much time etc?
A:
If the prosecutor has the evidence and inclination to charge him as a HABITUAL FELON then he could be in the penitentiary for a very long time.
See: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.12.htm#12.42
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A: With prior convictions, the punishment range for the offenses you describe CAN (but may not) be enhanced . You must have this discussion with your boyfriend's attorney to obtain an accurate answer to your question. Good luck.
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