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How long will this man be in jail for the sake of my family's safety?
Asked on May 06th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Texas
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I saw a man steal my bike out of my garage after I called the police. They caught him with the bike and I got it back. I am a young teen who lives with my mom and little sister and I would like to know how long he would be in jail for the sake of my family’s safety. He was a large man capable of breaking into my house easily.
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If the garage was part of the house itself (attached), then they may charge?him with burglary of a habitation which is a second degree felony.? The sentence he would get depends on his criminal record but a 2nd degree felony carries from 2 to 20 years in prison. They could charge it as a burglary of a building which is a 3rd degree felony which carries from 2 to 10 years in prison. Theft would be a misdemeanor which would be up to 1 year in jail. You should hear from the prosecutor on the case before the case is settled.? You can express your thoughts to them which they will consider. I would suggest getting a bright floodlight for the driveway and perhaps a camera.?
Answered on May 08th, 2015 at 4:02 AM