Opinion No.

Honorable Henry Wade Criminal District Attorney Dallas County Government Center Dallas, Texas 75202

Re: Crediting jail time toward misdemeanor fine and costs where prisoner is serving more than one jail sentence

Dear Mr. Wade:

You have requested this office's assistance in determining the proper method of computing jail time in certain cases. In particular, you seek answers to the following questions:(1) When two misdemeanor sentences are pronounced against a defendant on the same day, one committing the defendant for non-payment of fine and costs, the other to serve a jail term, do they run…