000. If an animal suffers serious bodily injury, or the act is performed in front of a child younger than 18, then the charge would be a 2ndDegree Felony. A 2nd
SeeTex. Penal Code Ann. §§ 12.21, 12.22, 12.23for more information. Felony aggravated assault Aggravated assault refers to any assault that results in serious bodily injury to another person and/or involves the use or exhibition of a deadly weapon during the commission of the assault. Dependin...
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...