Peter James
Balas
was arrested
on May 15, 2026
in Travis County, Texas
by the Travis County Sheriffs Office
and charged with Kidnapping
(Felony, 3rd Degree).
Peter James was booked at Central Booking.
Bond was set at $500.
⚠️ An Arrest is NOT a Conviction.
Peter James 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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Kidnapping under Texas Penal Code § 20.03 is a Third-Degree Felony involving the abduction — intentional and knowing restraint — of another person with intent to prevent liberation using secretion or a threat. Aggravated kidnapping (§ 20.04) elevates the charge to a First-Degree Felony when the abduction involves a hostage, ransom, terroristic threat, or felony facilitation. Travis County bookings often show this charge alongside domestic violence or robbery offenses.
⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements
If this condition applies…
Charge escalates to
Statute
Defendant abducted victim to use as a shield or hostage
First-Degree Felony — 5–99 years or life
§ 20.04(a)(1)
Abduction to facilitate commission of a felony or flight
First-Degree Felony
§ 20.04(a)(2)
Victim is under 17 and defendant is not a parent
Third-Degree Felony minimum; First-Degree if aggravated
§ 20.03 / § 20.04
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Important: An Arrest is NOT a Conviction. Peter James Balas 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.
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