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Posted over 13 years ago.

What other factors?

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Posted over 13 years ago.

What do you mean by other factors?

Carmine John Giardino

Carmine John Giardino San Antonio Criminal Defense Attorney

Posted over 13 years ago.

Like if he completes certain programs while in prison. So long as the charge is not a 3G offense and there was no affirmative finding that a deadly weapon was used, an offender can get out doing as little as 10% of the the sentence. 3G and deadly weapon cases must serve 1/2 of sentence.

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Posted over 13 years ago.

Can you suggest any programs so I can let him know please.
What is 3G offense?

Carmine John Giardino

Carmine John Giardino San Antonio Criminal Defense Attorney

Posted over 13 years ago.

For programs, that is something he has to discuss with the prison. For a list of 3G offenses, see Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 42.12 Sect. 3g