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Jan 1, 2024 · Penal Code /. § 36.06. Texas Penal Code - PENAL § 36.06. Obstruction or Retaliation. Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly harms or threatens to harm another by an unlawful act: (1) in retaliation for or on account of the service or status of another ...
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Jul 7, 2020 · The law is specific and the courts take it seriously. As such, an obstruction or retaliation conviction is: A third-degree felony. Punishable by a prison sentence of two to ten years. Punishable by a fine of up to but not exceeding $10,000. Whether a threat was acted upon or not, an offender has still committed a crime, can be charged with a ...
Obstruction and retaliation charges are serious crimes, with fines up to $10,000 and imprisonment from 2 to 10 years. Certain factors can increase the severity of charges for obstruction or retaliation, leading to harsher penalties if found guilty. The length of the prison term rises from 10 to 20 years. The following factors are considered ...
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Mar 21, 2021 · Retaliation. While obstruction is causing or threatening harm before a public servant or witness does something, retaliation is the crime of causing or threatening harm after the fact. In other words, retaliation applies if the accused allegedly harmed or threatened to harm someone that has already provided testimony, reported a crime, acted as ...
