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Sec. 20.04. AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly abducts another person with the intent to: (1) hold him for ransom or reward; (2) use him as a shield or hostage; (3) facilitate the commission of a felony or the flight after the attempt or commission of a felony;
Texas Penal Code - PENAL § 20.01. Definitions. (1) “ Restrain ” means to restrict a person's movements without consent, so as to interfere substantially with the person's liberty, by moving the person from one place to another or by confining the person.
TITLE 5. OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON. CHAPTER 20. KIDNAPPING, UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT, AND. SMUGGLING OF PERSONS. Sec.A20.01.AADEFINITIONS. In this chapter: means to restrict a person ’s movements. without consent, so as to interfere substantially with the person ’s.
Definitions. In this chapter: (1) “Restrain” means to restrict a person’s movements without consent, so as to interfere substantially with the person’s liberty, by moving the person from one place to another or by confining the person. Restraint is “without consent” if it is accomplished by: (A) force, intimidation, or deception; or. (B)
Restraint is "without consent" if it is accomplished by: (i) the victim is a child who is less than 14 years of age or an incompetent person and the parent, guardian, or person or institution acting in loco parentis has not acquiesced in the movement or confinement; or.
Section 20.01 - Definitions. In this chapter: (1) "Restrain" means to restrict a person's movements without consent, so as to interfere substantially with the person's liberty, by moving the person from one place to another or by confining the person.
Texas Statutes Title 5, Offenses Against the Person; Chapter 20, Kidnapping, Unlawful Restraint, and. Refreshed: 2023-07-23.
Section 20.01 - Definitions. Section 20.02 - Unlawful Restraint. Section 20.03 - Kidnapping. Section 20.04 - Aggravated Kidnapping. Section 20.05 - Smuggling of Persons. Section 20.06 - Continuous Smuggling of Persons. Section 20.07 - Operation of Stash House.
CHAPTER 20. KIDNAPPING AND UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT § 20.01. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: . (1) "Restrain" means to restrict a person's movements . without consent, so as to interfere substantially with the person's . liberty, by moving the person from one place to another or by . confining the person.
The definitions in TX PENAL § 20.01 are key to understanding the laws related to kidnapping and unlawful restraint in Texas. By breaking down these definitions, we can better understand what these laws mean and how they are applied.