A 12.44(b) is what everybody wants, but very few people actually get. Section 12.44(b) of the Texas Penal Code provides in part: “at the request of the prosecuting attorney, the court may authorize ...
I am often asked by clients "Can I get a 12.44(a)?" Before I answer this question, I want to make it clear that a 12.44(a) only applies to individuals that are either not eligible for probation, or do ...