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...
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...
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...
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 a...
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...