Jack Michael Hinds

Booking #2609339 · April 02, 2026 Travis County

Record updated April 03, 2026 at 03:02 AM

Charge

Evading Arrest

Offense Level

Misdemeanor, Class A

Age at Arrest

Offense #

A260921018

Facility

Central Booking

Arresting Agency

Austin Police Dept

Court

CAFA

Jack Michael Hinds was arrested on April 2, 2026 in Travis County, Texas by the Austin Police Dept and charged with Evading Arrest (Misdemeanor, Class A). Jack Michael was booked at Central Booking.

⚠️ An arrest is not a conviction. Jack Michael 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

Max Penalty

Up to 1 year in jail + $4,000 fine

Evading Arrest or Detention under Texas Penal Code § 38.04 is committed when a person intentionally flees from a peace officer attempting a lawful arrest. On foot, it is a Class B Misdemeanor. If the person uses a vehicle, the charge becomes a State Jail Felony (180 days–2 years). If there is a prior conviction for evading arrest, or a third party suffers serious injury or death, the offense escalates to a third-degree or second-degree felony. High-speed pursuits often result in additional charges.

⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements

If this condition applies…	Charge escalates to	Statute
Evading using a motor vehicle	State Jail Felony — 180 days–2 yrs, $10,000 fine	§ 38.04(b)(1)
Prior evading arrest conviction + motor vehicle	Third-Degree Felony — 2–10 yrs prison	§ 38.04(b)(2)(A)
Third party suffers serious bodily injury	Third-Degree Felony — 2–10 yrs prison	§ 38.04(b)(2)(B)
Third party killed during pursuit	Second-Degree Felony — 2–20 yrs prison	§ 38.04(b)(3)
Pursuit involves emergency vehicle in crash	May add additional charges (criminally negligent homicide, etc.)	§ 49.08

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Important: An arrest is not a conviction. Jack Michael Hinds 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.