* The Republic of Texas was created in 1836. * The State of Texas became a state within the United States in 1845.
depends where you get punishment from. From home or state law or country?
NO. Texas is a Lien Theory State.
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Contact the State Commison on Judical Conduct
It depends on the crime rather than the punishment in felony cases.
The 8th amendment to the US Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishments.
Can a person 17 years old without any prior arrest, who is charged with lewd conduct, be taken to jail instead of juvenile dentention.
That depends greatly on the state. In Texas, possession of marijuana punishment is dependent on the amount (based on ounces), and Texas does not have a possession with intent to distribute for marijuana. I believe many other states to increase the punishment for intent to distribute even with marijuana. I would suggest you look to the penal code of your state, or possibly re-post the question to include the state.
Depending on the state, and the amount purchased using the stolen credit card, the punishment will vary by state. For example, any credit card theft in Texas is a felony offense, while some offenses in Connecticut are only misdemeanors. The punishment may range from a fine to prison time.
No.
Texas is a state.
The state fruit of Texas is the Texas Red Grapefruit.
It is defined by the Juvenile Justice Code as conduct, other than a traffic offense, which violates a penal law of the state of Texas and is punishable by imprisonment or by confinement in jail; or a violation of a reasonable and lawful order which was entered by a juvenile court. In general, juvenile delinquency under Texas law results from either violation of the Texas Penal Code or violation of conditions of probation.
Check the disorderly conduct statute. Typically, the charge allows a broad range of disruptive behavior.