Houston Criminal Defense
Agreement to Abduct from Custody is a serious felony offense in Texas. If convicted as an adult, the range of punishment is from six months to two years in a state jail facility and a fine of up to $10,000. If you are not familiar with Texas Penal Code covering this offense, it is printed below. If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime, call experienced criminal defense lawyer James Sullivan at 281-546-6428 for a confidential consultation.
James (Jim) Sullivan is an experienced Houston Criminal Defense Attorney. For over 25 years, Sullivan has successfully fought the government in Jury Trials on behalf of clients in criminal and juvenile courts.
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Texas Penal Code, Section 25.031 – Agreement to Abduct from Custody
CHAPTER 25. OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY
§ 25.031. AGREEMENT TO ABDUCT FROM CUSTODY.
(a) A person commits an offense if the person agrees, for remuneration or the promise of remuneration, to abduct a child younger than 18 years of age by force, threat of force, misrepresentation, stealth, or unlawful entry, knowing that the child is under the care and control of a person having custody or physical possession of the child under a court order or under the care and control of another person who is exercising care and control with the consent of a person having custody or physical possession under a court order.
(b) An offense under this section is a state jail felony.
