Penal Code · §20.02

Unlawful Restraint

Unlawful Restraint (§20.02): key points and worked practice questions for Texas peace officer exam preparation.

Key points

  • Intentionally or knowingly
  • Restrains another person
  • Without consent
  • Class A (default); state jail if victim <17; 3rd degree with aggravators

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Worked examples

Worked example 1

Unlawful Restraint under §20.02 (basic offense) is what level of offense?

  1. Class C misdemeanor
  2. Class B misdemeanor
  3. Class A misdemeanor Correct
  4. State jail felony
Why: Unlawful Restraint is a Class A misdemeanor. State jail felony if the victim is younger than 17. 3rd degree felony with certain aggravators (e.g., reckless exposure to substantial risk of SBI, victim is a public servant lawfully discharging duty).
Statute: Tex. Penal Code §20.02