Texas Penal Code 22.021 states that aggravated sexual assault takes place when a sexual assault occurs and any of the following factors are true:A deadly weapon was used The assailant threatened to kill, kidnap or physically injure the victim The defendant actually seriously injured or attempted to...
Assault is a wide-ranging criminal offense in Texas. It can cover every criminal level Texas has—from Class C Misdemeanor Assault by Contact to First Degree Felony Aggravated Assault. This means you need criminal defense attorneys skilled enough to handle the entire spectrum. Fort Worth Assault A...
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. Sexual Harassment: Sexual Assault Charge Pursuant to Texas Penal Code §22.011, a “sexual assault” occurs when a per...
Texas Penal Code § 22.01defines assault as any intentional or reckless action that threatens or harms another’s safety. Our Houston assault lawyer will evaluate your case to determine whether your actions meet the definition of assault. If, for example, you accidentally hurt someone, this should...
Under the Texas Penal Code, one can be convicted of assault if one “intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes or threatens bodily injury to another person” or if one “intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another person or persons with the knowledge that the person will co...
Texas assault charges can range from a Class C ticket to a first-degree felony punishable by life in prison. Call for a free consultation.
Section 22.02 of the Texas Penal Codedefines aggravated assault. This crime is different from basic assault because it causes “serious bodily harm or injury” or involves the use of a deadly weapon in order to intimidate the victim. Most cases of aggravated assault are second-degree felonies an...
States such as Alaska provide that a sexual assault victim will be referred to in all public court records by her initials. In Texas, the victim is given a pseudonym on request to the court (although the victim's name is still released to the defendant and the defense attorney). ...
Assault refers to the perceived threat of harmful contact by another person. Battery is unlawful touching or physical contact. Often assault and battery will both occur during a crime, but one does not necessitate the other. What are the differences between assault, battery, and mayhem? The diff...
Deason faces a single second-degree felony charge for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Under the Texas Penal Code, second-degree felonies are punishable by between two and 20 years and/or up to $10,000 in fines. The 10 Safest Towns in Texas ...