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How Prior Criminal Convictions Can Increase Penalties In Texas
A prior criminal conviction can affect a new Texas case even before trial. What might seem like a misdemeanor or lower-level felony can carry much harsher penalties if the defendant has a record. Prosecutors can use past convictions to increase the minimum sentence, move the charge to a more serious category, or seek habitual-offender… Read More »
