Assault Attorney
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If you have been arrested for assault, you will need an attorney. Assault charges can result is fines, probation terms, multiple hours of community service, anger management classes, and even jail or prison time. Due to the violent nature of assault crimes, law enforcement agencies in Texas have little tolerance.
Assault charges can arise from various situations. The assault could stem from alcohol, family disagreements, provocation, protection of one’s property, or self-defense. Depending up the facts of each individual case, a person may be entitled to have the assault charge dismissed. The Law Office of Brock Duke can conduct a thorough investigation of the facts of your case and determine the best way to protect you and your family.
Legal Definition of Assault in Texas
§ 22.01. ASSAULT-Texas Penal Code
(a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse;
(2) intentionally or knowingly threatens another with imminent bodily injury, including the person's spouse; or
(3) intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative.
Whether an assault is classified as a felony or a misdemeanor is determined by the unique facts associated with each assault case. If a weapon was used or displayed during the assault, it will be filed as a felony. Some various forms of assault in Texas are:
- Assault
- Assault Bodily Injury
- Assault with a Deadly Weapon
- Aggravated Assault
- Assault of a Peace Officer
- Aggravated Robbery
- Kidnapping
- Family Violence/Domestic Violence
- Terroristic Threat
- Harassment
- Murder
- Attempted Murder
- Manslaughter
Assault and Violent Offenses Punishment
In Texas assault charges are classified by the courts as a misdemeanor or a felony. If a weapon is used or displayed during the assault, the charge is almost always a felony. Whether the charge is a misdemeanor or felony, an individual will need an experience criminal defense attorney.
Defending Against Assault Charges
The Law Office of Brock Duke can help you. We will first examine your unique situation and explain the possible punishments you are facing. We will then conduct a thorough investigation of your case and engage a tough criminal defense for you.
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