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What is the punishment for petty theft? My child is turning 18 in 2 days and we live in Texas.

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My 18 year old daughter was recently arrested in Texas for shoplifting.  However she was arrested 2 days before her birthday.  My questions are 1) Will she be charged as a minor, and 2) if she is charged as an adult, what is the maximum petty theft punishment we can expect?

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