Asked 5/4/2016 – Athens, TX

My son is on probation for theft charge over 50 and under 500 bonded out he was a no show to court he was arrested again for bond forfeiture. Was bonded out again then a week later arrested and charged with possession of controlled substance more than 1<1 was in jail there then transferred back to his first arresting place now they have him awaiting court

Answer

Theft of property of a value between $50 & $500 is a class b misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in jail or a probationary period of up to 24 months and up to a $2,000 fine. If no plea was entered on the theft case, the court can sentence him anywhere within the punishment range provided by law. The Judge can run a probation concurrent with the probation on his felony, or a jail sentence can be assessed. Talk with your son’s attorney to see what options are available.