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...
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). Thereafter, the victim may not be required to disclose her or his name, address or phone number. In West Virginia, the identity of...
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...
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...
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...
With other types of assaults, you could be prohibited from possessing or owning any kind of firearm for any reason, depending on the severity of the offense.Aggravated Assault Defense Section 22.02 of the Texas Penal Code defines aggravated assault. This crime is different from basic assault ...