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Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear
Chapter 38 of the Texas Penal Code defines offenses relating to the obstruction of governmental operation.
“Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear”, as per § 38.10 of the Texas Penal Code, occurs when a person lawfully released from custody, with or without bail, on condition that he subsequently appear commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly fails to appear in accordance with the terms of his release.
An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor if the offense for which the actor's appearance was required is punishable by fine only.
An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree if the offense for which the actor's appearance was required is classified as a felony.
Any other offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
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Misdemeanor A
Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year
Fine not to exceed $4,000
Third Degree Felony
Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 10 years or less than two years
In addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000
Punishment Range Misdemeanor C Fine not to exceed $500 Misdemeanor A Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year Fine not to exceed $4,000 Both such fine and confinement Third Degree Felony Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 10 years or less than two years In addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000 Back to Index About Our Firm Contact Us Request a Free Case Evaluation Let Us Put Our Experience to Work for You
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