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Eddie Lee Smith

Name: Arrest of Eddie Lee Smith
Start: 2026-04-04
Location: Travis County Jail

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Booking #2609523 · April 04, 2026 Travis County

Record updated April 05, 2026 at 10:28 AM

Charge

Evading Arrest

Offense Level

State Jail Felony

Age at Arrest

Offense #

A260940629

Facility

Travis County Jail

Arresting Agency

Austin Police Dept

Court

CAFA

Eddie Lee Smith was arrested on April 4, 2026 in Travis County, Texas by the Austin Police Dept and charged with Evading Arrest (State Jail Felony). Eddie Lee was booked at Travis County Jail.

⚠️ An arrest is not a conviction. Eddie Lee 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.

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⚖️ About This Charge

Offense

Evading Arrest or Detention

Texas Statute

Texas Penal Code § 38.04 ↗

Classification

Class A Misdemeanor (on foot) / State Jail Felony (vehicle, prior conviction)

Max Penalty

Up to 2 years state jail + $10,000 fine (with vehicle or prior)

Evading Arrest or Detention under Texas Penal Code § 38.04 occurs when a person intentionally flees from a peace officer who is lawfully attempting to arrest or detain them, and the person knows the officer is trying to do so. On foot, it is a Class A Misdemeanor (up to one year jail). Using a vehicle to flee — even briefly — elevates the charge to a State Jail Felony. If the flight causes serious injury or death, the charge becomes a Third or Second-Degree Felony respectively. A prior evading conviction also elevates the current charge.

⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements

If this condition applies…	Charge escalates to	Statute
Using a vehicle to evade	State Jail Felony — 180 days–2 years, $10,000 fine	§ 38.04(b)(1)
Prior conviction for evading arrest	State Jail Felony regardless of method	§ 38.04(b)(1)
Using a vehicle + serious bodily injury to another	Third-Degree Felony — 2–10 years, $10,000 fine	§ 38.04(b)(2)(A)
Using a vehicle + death of another person	Second-Degree Felony — 2–20 years, $10,000 fine	§ 38.04(b)(2)(B)

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Important: An arrest is not a conviction. Eddie Lee Smith 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.