{"id":772,"date":"2019-11-06T05:00:05","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T11:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ctgore.refugedev.com\/?p=772"},"modified":"2019-11-14T09:53:32","modified_gmt":"2019-11-14T15:53:32","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-assault-and-battery-laws-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ctgore.com\/what-you-need-to-know-about-assault-and-battery-laws-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need To Know About Assault and Battery Laws in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Texas, assault and\nbattery charges are treated the same under the law. This might seem confusing\nsince other states view them as two separate crimes. However, in Texas, they\nare treated the same way because the two offenses are very similar, and both result\nin bodily injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a breakdown of\nhow Texas handles assault and battery cases, which are collectively referred to\nas “assault.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assault Definitions, Classifications, and Penalties<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A person can be charged\nwith assault if they knowingly and recklessly cause bodily injury to another\nperson, threatens harm, or causes physical contact that they know is unwelcome\nor offensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are six\nclassifications of assault that each come with their own penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class C misdemeanors\noccur when a person threatens someone with, or causes, physical contact with a\nperson in an offensive way. In a Class 3 misdemeanor, there can be no other\naggravating factors involved. The penalty for a Class C misdemeanor is a fine\nof up to $500. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Class B misdemeanor is\nwhen a person commits an assault against someone during a sporting event, while\nparticipating in the game, as a retaliation. If found guilty of a Class B\nmisdemeanor, you could face up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class A misdemeanors\ndescribe when someone causes bodily injury to another, and no other factors are\npresent. This is also the Classification for causing harm to an elderly person.\nThe penalty for a Class A misdemeanor is up to one year in jail and a fine of\nup to $4,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A third-degree felony is\nwhen someone knowingly assaults a public servant in which they are on official\nduty, a family member or household member, government employee, or emergency\npersonnel. If found guilty of a third-degree felony, you could face up to 10\nyears in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A second-degree felony\ninvolves assault committed against a family member, spouse, or partner. It can\nalso pertain to a defendant who has been previously convicted of a similar\noffense. A second-degree felony conviction comes with 2-20 years in prison and\na fine of up to $10,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most severe felony\nis a first-degree felony, which can also be known as an aggravated assault. A\ncrime is considered aggravated assault if there are weapons used in the assault\nand\/or it results in serious injury. A crime is considered a first-degree\nfelony if it is considered aggravated assault of someone who you are in a\ndomestic partnership with, a public official, an emergency worker, or a witness\nor informant to a crime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re found guilty\nof a first-degree felony, you face a potential life sentence in prison plus a\nfine as determined by the judge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to fully\nunderstand the details of your conviction is to talk to a qualified lawyer who\ncan answer specific questions about your case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve been convicted\nof assault in Houston, call the offices of Christopher T. Gore for more\ninformation on how he can help. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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