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 ...
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...
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Assault on a public official — You will face charges under Penal Code 241 when you assault emergency medical personnel, law enforcement officers, and firefighters while they are discharging their official responsibilities. Assault using caustic chemicals — Section 244 of the Penal Code deals with ...
ADW on a Police Officer or Firefighter Assault with a deadly weaponis charged as a felony if: the alleged victim was a peace officer or firefighter, and you knew or reasonably should have known this.21 If the weapon is not a firearm, the prison sentence is three, four or five years....
Penal Code 242 PC -- The Crime of "Battery" California Penal Code § 242 PC defines the crime of simple battery as the “willful and unlawful use of force or violence” on another person (even if it does not cause injury or actual pain). Simple battery is a misdemeanor that carries ...
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...
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