13.12 – TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS, FALSE IMPRISONMENT,
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 13.12
Summary
This law establishes the venue for prosecuting offenses related to trafficking of persons, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and smuggling. It allows for prosecution in the county where the crime occurred or any county involved in the transportation of the victim.
Venue is where the crime occurred or where the victim was transported.
Applies to trafficking, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and smuggling cases.
Facilitates prosecution across multiple counties if applicable.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS, FALSE IMPRISONMENT, law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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