AGG KIDNAPPING BOD INJURYTexas Penal Code (PC) § 20.04(a)(4)
“AGG KIDNAPPING BOD INJURY” stands for Aggravated Kidnapping Bod Injury, a first-degree felony under Texas Penal Code (PC) § 20.04(a)(4). It is punishable by 5 to 99 years or life in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
Below: how these cases end in Texas courts, how long they take, and the punishment.
What does “AGG KIDNAPPING BOD INJURY” mean?
“AGG KIDNAPPING BOD INJURY” stands for Aggravated Kidnapping Bod Injury, a first-degree felony under Texas PC § 20.04(a)(4).
Texas Penal Code § 20.04(a)(4) defines aggravated kidnapping with intent to inflict bodily injury or to violate or abuse the victim sexually. The State must prove that the defendant intentionally or knowingly abducted another person and did so with the specific intent to inflict bodily injury on the victim or to violate or abuse the victim sexually. "Abduct," defined by Texas Penal Code § 20.01, means restraining a person with intent to prevent liberation either by secreting or holding the person in a place where the person is not likely to be found or by using or threatening to use deadly force. The specific intent listed in subsection (a)(4) distinguishes this variant from the other aggravated-kidnapping forms in § 20.04(a) — such as holding for ransom, using the victim as a shield or hostage, facilitating a felony, or terrorizing the victim — and from simple kidnapping under § 20.03.
What usually happens to a AGG KIDNAPPING BOD INJURY charge?
44% ended without a conviction, 11% in deferred adjudication and 37% in a conviction.
How 27 resolved AGG KIDNAPPING BOD INJURY charges filed 2019–2023 ended, across 10 counties (Collin, Comal, Dallas, FortBend, Galveston, Hays, Montgomery, Rockwall, Travis, Williamson):
Outcome is the final disposition recorded on the charge. “Other” (2) covers waived counts, bond forfeitures, transfers and unrecorded outcomes. Bexar County records disposition dates but not outcomes, so it counts toward time-to-disposition only. Tarrant County criminal records are not in this dataset.
How long does a AGG KIDNAPPING BOD INJURY case take to resolve?
Typically about 16 months: half of resolved cases closed within 488 days of filing.
Across 27 resolved AGG KIDNAPPING BOD INJURY charges filed 2019–2023, the median time from filing to disposition was 488 days. The middle half took between 287 and 766 days.
Time depends on the county's docket, whether the case is set for trial, and plea negotiations.
How did real AGG KIDNAPPING BOD INJURY cases end?
Individual cases from the public court record, with the disposition and sentence text exactly as the clerk entered it. Every case is decided on its own facts.
Ended without a conviction
Deferred adjudication
Ended in a conviction
What is the punishment for Aggravated Kidnapping Bod Injury in Texas?
5 to 99 years or life in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
| Charged as | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-degree felony | 5 to 99 years or life in prison (TDCJ) | Fine up to $10,000 | Penal Code § 12.32 |
Ranges are the statutory maximums for the level; enhancements, prior convictions and plea agreements change what is actually imposed.
How much is bail for AGG KIDNAPPING BOD INJURY in Texas?
The median bail is $50,000, and 3% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
Across 719 Texas bail settings for this charge (8 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $50,000 (middle half: $20,000 – $150,000). 3% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 37 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (92 records), the median was $100,000 and 0% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nueces | 53 | $150,000 | $75,000 – $450,000 | 0% | 4% |
| Hays | 50 | $50,000 | $25,000 – $50,000 | 0% | 0% |
| Potter | 37 | $15,000 | $5,000 – $50,000 | 0% | 0% |
| Tarrant | 36 | $15,000 | $5,000 – $50,000 | 0% | 6% |
| Bexar | 34 | $75,000 | $65,000 – $106,250 | 0% | 6% |
Showing the 5 counties with the most records; use the selector for any county with at least 30. Per-charge bond settings on original magistrations, from Texas OCA bail reporting under SB 6. Bail is set case by case — these are statistics, not a prediction.
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Find a Defense AttorneyBail data: Texas Office of Court Administration magistration reports (SB 6), Apr 2022 – Jun 2025. Court outcomes: county district and county clerk records. Statistics describe past cases and are not legal advice; every case is decided on its own facts.