Stephen Christopher is in custody Licensed bondsmen available now

Stephen Christopher Gautier

Name: Arrest of Stephen Christopher Gautier
Start: 2026-04-03
Location: Central Booking

Call Now — Arrange Bail for Stephen Christopher

Licensed Texas bail bondsmen · Available 24/7 · No obligation

Booking #2609449 · April 03, 2026 Travis County

Record updated April 04, 2026 at 02:54 AM

Charge

Assault of Family or Household Member

Offense Level

Felony, 3rd Degree

Age at Arrest

Offense #

A260710948

Facility

Central Booking

Arresting Agency

Austin Police Dept

Court

MUN

Stephen Christopher Gautier was arrested on April 3, 2026 in Travis County, Texas by the Austin Police Dept and charged with Assault of Family or Household Member (Felony, 3rd Degree). Stephen Christopher was booked at Central Booking.

⚠️ An arrest is not a conviction. Stephen Christopher is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. This record is sourced directly from Travis County official public booking data and may not reflect subsequent legal proceedings or outcomes, including dismissals, acquittals, or expungements.

⏱

Time matters after an arrest. Every hour in custody increases the risk of job loss, missed family obligations, and emotional distress. A bondsman can start the release process immediately.

Get Stephen Christopher Released Tonight

Calls routed to licensed Texas bail bond agents · Available 24/7 · No obligation to proceed

What happens after an arrest?

Booking — The arrested person is processed at the jail. Bond is set by a judge, usually within hours.

Post bond — A bail bondsman posts the full bond for a fee (typically 10%). You don't pay the full amount.

Release — Most people are released within hours of bond being posted. The bondsman handles all paperwork.

Additional options

Licensed bail bondsmen and defense attorneys available 24/7 in Travis County.

⚖️ About This Charge

Offense

Assault of Family or Household Member

Texas Statute

Texas Penal Code § 22.01 ↗

Classification

Third-Degree Felony

Max Penalty

2–10 years in prison + up to $10,000 fine

Assault — Family Violence under Texas Penal Code § 22.01 is a Class A Misdemeanor for a first offense, carrying up to one year in county jail and a $4,000 fine. Texas has mandatory-arrest policies for domestic violence calls — officers who find probable cause must make an arrest. Repeat offenses or prior family violence convictions can elevate the charge to a felony. A conviction carries lifelong consequences including a prohibition on firearm possession under federal law.

⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements

If this condition applies…	Charge escalates to	Statute
Prior family violence conviction	Third-Degree Felony — 2–10 yrs prison, $10,000 fine	§ 22.01(b)(2)(A)
Strangulation or suffocation	Third-Degree Felony — 2–10 yrs prison, $10,000 fine	§ 22.01(b)(2)(B)
Strangulation + prior family violence conviction	Second-Degree Felony — 2–20 yrs prison	§ 22.01(b-3)
Serious bodily injury (SBI)	Aggravated Assault — Second-Degree Felony, 2–20 yrs	§ 22.02(a)(1)
Deadly weapon used or exhibited	Aggravated Assault — Second-Degree Felony, 2–20 yrs	§ 22.02(a)(2)
Victim is pregnant and offender knows	Elevated by one degree (Class A → Third-Degree Felony)	§ 22.01(b)(1)

Have information about this case? Tips are completely anonymous and help keep the public informed.

More Arrests for This Charge View all →

💡

Know Something About This Case?

Your tips help ensure accurate public records. All submissions are fully anonymous.

Important: An arrest is not a conviction. Stephen Christopher Gautier is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. This record is sourced from official Travis County public booking data and may not reflect subsequent legal outcomes.