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Penalty if Offense Committed Within Weapon-Free School Zone
Chapter 46 of the Texas Penal Code defines charges and punishments for weapon-related offenses.
“Penalty if Offense Committed Within Weapon-Free School Zone”, as per § 46.11 of the Texas Penal Code, increases the punishment for offenses under Chapter 46 to the next highest level if it is shown beyond a reasonable doubt on the trial of the offense that the actor committed the offense in a place that the actor knew was:
within 300 feet of the premises of a school; or
on premises where:
an official school function is taking place; or
an event sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League is taking place.
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Misdemeanor B
Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days.
Fine not to exceed $2,000.
Misdemeanor A
Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year.
Fine not to exceed $4,000.
State Jail Felony
Confinement in a state jail for not more than two years and not less than 180 days.
In addition to confinement, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000.
Third Degree Felony
Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 10 years or less than two years.
In addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000.
Second Degree Felony
Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 20 years or less than two years.
First Degree Felony
Imprisonment in the institutional division for life, or
Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 99 years or less than five years, with the exception of aggravated sexual assault, which adds a 25-year minimum punishment if the victim is younger than 6, or younger than 14 and the offense contained threats of serious bodily injury or death, or use of a deadly weapon.
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Punishment Range Misdemeanor B Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days Fine not to exceed $2,000 Both such fine and confinement Misdemeanor A Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year Fine not to exceed $4,000 Both such fine and confinement State Jail Felony Confinement in a state jail for not more than two years and not less than 180 days In addition to confinement, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000 Third Degree Felony Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 10 years or less than two years In addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000 Second Degree Felony Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 20 years or less than two years In addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000 First Degree Felony Imprisonment in the institutional division for life, or Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 99 years or less than five years with the exception of aggravated sexual assault, which adds a 25-year minimum punishment if the victim is younger than 6, or younger than 14 and the offense contained threats of serious bodily injury or death, or use of a deadly weapon In addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000 Back to Index About Our Firm Contact Us Request a Free Case Evaluation Let Us Put Our Experience to Work for You
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- McKinney office: 230 East Hunt Street, Suite 101, McKinney, TX 75069
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