12.425 – PENALTIES FOR REPEAT AND HABITUAL FELONY OFFENDERS
Texas Penal Code § 12.425
Summary
This law increases penalties for individuals convicted of state jail felonies who have prior convictions. Specifically, if a defendant has two prior state jail felony convictions, they face a third-degree felony charge for subsequent offenses.
Increases penalties for repeat state jail felony offenders.
Third-degree felony charge for those with two prior convictions.
Applies specifically to state jail felonies under Section 12.35(a).
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's PENALTIES FOR REPEAT AND HABITUAL FELONY OFFENDERS law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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