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Texas Strangulation Legislation

Maximum Sentencing

Sec. 12.34. THIRD DEGREE FELONY PUNISHMENT.


(a) An individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the third degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for any term of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years.

(b) In addition to imprisonment, an individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the third degree may be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.


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