Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 5B.003 – Abatement of Prosecution On Basis of Immigration Status Determination Prohibited
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 5B.003
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
A court may not abate the prosecution of an offense under Chapter 51, Penal Code, on the basis that a federal determination regarding the immigration status of the defendant is pending or will be initiated.