AGG KIDNAPPING W/ DEADLY WEAPONTexas Penal Code (PC) § 20.04(b)
“AGG KIDNAPPING W/ DEADLY WEAPON” stands for Aggravated Kidnapping with Deadly Weapon, a first-degree felony under Texas Penal Code (PC) § 20.04(b). 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 W/ DEADLY WEAPON” mean?
“AGG KIDNAPPING W/ DEADLY WEAPON” stands for Aggravated Kidnapping with Deadly Weapon, a first-degree felony under Texas PC § 20.04(b).
Texas Penal Code § 20.04(b) defines aggravated kidnapping by use or exhibition of a deadly weapon. The State must prove that the defendant intentionally or knowingly abducted another person and used or exhibited a deadly weapon during the commission of the offense. "Abduct," under Texas Penal Code § 20.01, means restraining a person — restricting the person's movements without consent so as to interfere substantially with the person's liberty — 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. A deadly weapon is defined by Texas Penal Code § 1.07. Unlike the variants listed in § 20.04(a), this subsection does not require proof of any particular further purpose, such as ransom or terrorizing; the deadly-weapon element itself aggravates the kidnapping.
What usually happens to a AGG KIDNAPPING W/ DEADLY WEAPON charge?
54% ended without a conviction, 11% in deferred adjudication and 35% in a conviction.
How 140 resolved AGG KIDNAPPING W/ DEADLY WEAPON charges filed 2019–2023 ended, across 12 counties (Bastrop, Brazoria, Collin, Comal, Dallas, FortBend, Galveston, Hays, Montgomery, Rockwall, Travis, Williamson):
Outcome is the final disposition recorded on the charge. “Other” (0) 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 W/ DEADLY WEAPON case take to resolve?
Typically about 13 months: half of resolved cases closed within 410 days of filing.
Across 140 resolved AGG KIDNAPPING W/ DEADLY WEAPON charges filed 2019–2023, the median time from filing to disposition was 410 days. The middle half took between 198 and 690 days.
Time depends on the county's docket, whether the case is set for trial, and plea negotiations.
How did real AGG KIDNAPPING W/ DEADLY WEAPON 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 with Deadly Weapon 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 W/ DEADLY WEAPON in Texas?
The median bail is $50,000, and 0% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
Across 1,662 Texas bail settings for this charge (13 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $50,000 (middle half: $25,000 – $100,000). 0% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 147 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (299 records), the median was $80,000 and 0% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 249 | $30,000 | $15,000 – $75,000 | 0% | 2% |
| Harris | 155 | $75,000 | $50,000 – $100,000 | 0% | 1% |
| Travis | 149 | $25,000 | $20,000 – $100,000 | 0% | 10% |
| El Paso | 109 | $75,000 | $22,500 – $100,000 | 0% | 10% |
| Dallas | 108 | $100,000 | $50,000 – $100,000 | 0% | 28% |
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.