What does the Texas Sentencing Lookup tool calculate?

It returns the effective Texas punishment range for a charge after factoring in prior convictions and enhancement facts. The output includes the minimum and maximum confinement term, the maximum fine, whether probation is available, and whether parole is available. Every output is linked to its statute in the Texas Penal Code or Code of Criminal Procedure.

Who should use this tool?

Anyone trying to understand the sentencing exposure on a Texas criminal case. That includes people who have been charged, family members trying to make sense of a loved one's case, and attorneys who want a fast second-opinion lookup. The tool is a research aid, not a substitute for advice from your lawyer.

What inputs does the tool need?

Three things. First, the charge — pick from the list or type to search. Second, the prior record — number and type of prior convictions, because Texas penalty enhancements turn on prior history. Third, any aggravating facts — for example a deadly weapon finding, a drug-free zone, a hate crime finding, or a habitual offender allegation. The result updates as you change the inputs.

How accurate is the output?

The lookup is built on the Texas Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure as in force on the date shown at the bottom of the page. It captures the standard penalty ranges and the most common enhancement paths. It does not capture every fact-specific exception, plea-bargain dynamic, or pretrial diversion option that can change real-world outcomes. Treat it as a starting point.

Is this a substitute for legal advice?

No. The tool gives you the statutory range. It does not give you legal advice. Outcomes in a real Texas criminal case depend on facts the tool cannot see — the strength of the State's evidence, suppression issues, the prosecutor and judge assigned, your record, your residency status, and dozens of other variables. To get advice on your case, call L and L Law Group at (972) 370-5060 or email info@landllawgroup.com for a free consultation.

What law does the tool reference?

Primarily Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 (punishments and ranges), Chapter 49 (intoxication offenses), Chapter 22 (assaultive offenses), the Texas Controlled Substances Act, and Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapters 42A (community supervision) and 42 (judgment and sentence). Every result links the specific provision it relied on.

How current is the data in the tool?

The lookup tables reflect Texas law as updated through the most recent regular legislative session. The dateModified shown on this page is the last time we audited the underlying statutes. The Texas Legislature meets in odd-numbered years, so check back after a session if you are reading old results.

Is my information private?

Yes. The tool runs entirely in your browser. We do not store, log, or transmit the inputs you enter — no charge, no priors, no enhancement selections leave your device. There is no account, no login, no cookie tied to your inputs. If you contact the firm separately through the consult form, that is governed by our privacy policy.

What if a different source gives me a different answer?

Pull up the statute we cited and read it. If the discrepancy is real, the other source may be using a superseded version of the Penal Code, may be applying a different enhancement, or may be quoting the original range without an enhancement. If you still cannot reconcile it, call us — sentencing analysis is one of the things we do for free in a consult.

When should I call an attorney instead of relying on the tool?

Call when you actually have a case. The tool tells you the statutory exposure. An attorney tells you what is achievable given the prosecutor, the judge, the facts, and the leverage on your file. Call L and L Law Group at (972) 370-5060 the moment you are arrested, charged, or notified of an investigation. Initial consultations are free.

Does the tool work for federal cases?

No. This tool is for Texas state cases under the Texas Penal Code. Federal sentencing runs on the United States Sentencing Guidelines and a different set of statutes. For federal exposure, use our Federal Sentencing Guidelines calculator or call us about your federal case.

Why does adding a prior conviction change the range so much?

Texas enhances penalties aggressively for repeat offenders. Under Texas Penal Code section 12.42, certain prior felonies can move a charge up one or two punishment levels, and a habitual offender finding can raise the floor to 25 years. That is why a state jail felony with two prior felony trips can be punished as a second-degree felony — same conduct, much harsher range.

Texas Sentencing Lookup

Pick a charge, set the priors and enhancement facts, and the tool shows the effective Texas punishment range, probation eligibility, and parole eligibility — with statute citations. Built on the Texas Punishment Range Master Guide.

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Tool disclaimer. This tool provides a general Texas statutory range based on the inputs supplied. It is not legal advice. Enhancements not modeled here (drug-free zone, hate crime, specific recidivist subsections, federal exposure, mandatory-minimum special rules) may apply. The 3g/aggravated calculation requires a specific affirmative finding entered by judge or jury; using or exhibiting a deadly weapon during an offense is not automatically the same as a deadly-weapon affirmative finding.

Legal disclaimer. Reading this page or using this tool does not create an attorney-client relationship with L & L Law Group, PLLC. Texas law changes frequently; ranges and rules current as of May 15, 2026. Always consult a licensed Texas criminal defense attorney before relying on a result.

Advertising notice. This is an advertisement. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Njeri M. London, Esq. is responsible for the content of this page.

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