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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 consider that contact to be offensive or undesirable.” (See Texas Penal Code § 22.01(a) below.)...
When you intentionally touch someone, even slightly, it can qualify as a battery if it is unlawful and offensive. The fact that you acted on purpose is what matters to the law. For example, if you poke someone through their clothing or use an object like a stick to make contact, these ...
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...
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.
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Texas Penal Code § 9.31says you have the right to defend yourself if another person threatens your safety. There’s a big difference between self-defense and assault; one is your right under state law, and the other is a serious offense. ...
Violation of a Protective Order – Texas Penal Code §25.07 After you are arrested, you’ll notice that you may not be able to bond out of jail. What’s going on here? Normally, once you get arraigned and the bond is set, you can just post a bond and get out. This is family vio...
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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