Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

911 emergency call disconnects

In Cedar Park (TX), I know that if someone disconnects a phone while calling 911, or prevents someone from calling 911, they can have a criminal charge against them. I am presuming that is also a State law, but is it a National/Federal law as well.

I can't find the citations for this. Please provide references to the Statutes that provide for this.

Thank you.

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Asked on 2/12/06, 4:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
ERICK PLATTEN LAW OFFICE OF ERICK PLATTEN

Re: 911 emergency call disconnects

The crime you are inquiring about is known as INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALL.

Section 42.062 of the Texas Penal Code.

This Crime has a punishment range from 0 days to 365 days in jail or a $4,000 fine.

If you have a previous conviction for this offense it is a State Jail Felony and the range of punishment for that offense is 180 days to 2 years in a State Jail Facility and up to a $10,000 fine.

The Law is as stated:

An individual

Knowingly

Prevents or interferes with another individual's ability.

To place an EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALL; or requests assistance in an EMERGENCY from a law enforcement agency, medical facility, or other agency or entity the primary purpose of which is to provide for the safety of individuals.

This is the Texas law.

If my office can be of assistance feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,

Erick Platten

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Answered on 2/13/06, 4:01 am


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