Carl J
Butcho
was arrested
on August 14, 2025
in Travis County, Texas
by the Austin Police Dept
and charged with False Statement to Obtain Property or Credit
(Felony, 3rd Degree).
Carl J was booked at Travis County Correctional Complex.
Bond was set at $8,000.
⚠️ An arrest is not a conviction.
Carl J 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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What happens after an arrest?
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Booking — The arrested person is processed at the jail. Bond is set by a judge, usually within hours.
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Post bond — A bail bondsman posts the full bond for a fee (typically 10%). You don't pay the full amount.
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Release — Most people are released within hours of bond being posted. The bondsman handles all paperwork.
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Texas Penal Code § 32.32 prohibits intentionally or knowingly making a materially false or misleading written statement to obtain property or credit, including loans, insurance, or financial services. The offense level is determined entirely by the value of the property or amount of credit obtained, ranging from a Class C Misdemeanor for amounts under $100 up to a First-Degree Felony for amounts of $300,000 or more. The charge is commonly used against mortgage-fraud, loan-application-fraud, and insurance-application schemes. Enhancements apply when the victim is elderly.
⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements
If this condition applies…
Charge escalates to
Statute
Value obtained less than $100
Class C Misdemeanor — up to $500 fine
§ 32.32(c)(1)
Value $100–$750
Class B Misdemeanor — up to 180 days
§ 32.32(c)(2)
Value $750–$2,500
Class A Misdemeanor — up to 1 year
§ 32.32(c)(3)
Value $2,500–$30,000
State Jail Felony — 180 days–2 years
§ 32.32(c)(4)
Value $30,000–$150,000
Third-Degree Felony — 2–10 years
§ 32.32(c)(5)
Value $150,000–$300,000
Second-Degree Felony — 2–20 years
§ 32.32(c)(6)
Value $300,000 or more
First-Degree Felony — 5–99 years or life
§ 32.32(c)(7)
Victim is elderly
Enhanced by one degree
§ 32.32(d)
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