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Complaint False Imprisonment With A Weapon In Houston
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US-000280
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A criminal proceeding in a Justice Court may be commenced by the filing of a complaint in the Justice of the Peace precinct in which the offense was committed or in which the accused resides. Harris County is divided into eight (8) Justice of the Peace precincts, each of which has two (2) Justices of the Peace.
Criminal complaints are normally first started with the application for a complaint, along with an affidavit by the complainant, which is titled an affidavit of probable cause. The judge examines the statements in the application and affidavit.
The complainant (person making the complaint) must, in good faith, make full, fair, and honest disclosure of all facts and circumstances known to him/her at the time the complaint is made. The facts, as presented, must be in the form of an affidavit and signed under oath.
Sometimes citizens desire to file a criminal complaint directly with the Justice Court. You will be required to complete a sworn affidavit and supply the names and addresses of the defendant and any witnesses. The District Attorney will have to prosecute the complaint on your behalf.
Section 45.019 - Repealed Effective 1/1/2025 Requisites of Complaint (a) A complaint is sufficient, without regard to its form, if it substantially satisfies the following requisites: (1) it must be in writing; (2) it must commence "In the name and by the authority of the State of Texas"; (3) it must state the name ...
A complaint is simply a statement of the essential facts of the offense to be charged, made under oath by a law enforcement official. The purpose of the complaint is to establish probable cause, which will allow an arrest warrant to issue.
If you have been a victim of a criminal offense, you should contact the nearest local law enforcement agency to conduct the investigation and file the appropriate criminal charges through the District Attorney's Office.
False Imprisonment Defenses. Consent, justification, and self-defense or defense of others are all defenses to hostage false imprisonment.