Assault & Family Violence Charges
Sometimes arguments with friends, family, or strangers turn into terrible situations. A person who phones the police first frequently has the chance to narrate the tale from their own point of view, which leads to the police developing a skewed account of what happened and accusing an innocent person of assault. The only way you can present your side of the story honestly is if you work with a determined, aggressive lawyer.
Assault and Battery
Even though an assault conviction has serious consequences, it is frequently coupled with other crimes including domestic violence, sexual assault, charges involving drink or drugs, or charges involving firearms. Penalties in these situations can compound, having a detrimental impact on an individual’s life through imprisonment, hefty fines, obligatory probation, and the surrender of firearms. Furthermore, the stigma that frequently accompanies accusations of this kind can permanently harm a person’s ability to develop in their career and maintain a positive public image.
Texas Assault Charges
Texas law categorizes assault into different categories, depending on the situation:
Class C Assault
Assault charged as a class C misdemeanor is the lowest level assault charge, which results when a person threatens another with bodily harm or causes physical contact in a provocative or offensive way, with no aggravating factors. Typical examples of class C assault are threatening a domestic partner without causing injury, or swatting another individual while drunk.
Class A Assault
Assault charged as a class A misdemeanor is similar to class C assault, but also includes actual injury rather than just threat. A typical example is a domestic dispute that involves actual injury, usually small and without any use of a weapon.
What About Domestic Violence?
According to Texas law, an assault qualifies as “family violence” if the victim and the defendant are married or separated, related by blood or marriage, reside in the same home, or have had a continuous, close relationship. In this case, the legal definition of “assault family violence,” or “assault fv,” entails further penalties. A conviction can result in mandatory restraining orders, a lifetime ban from owning guns, and heightened stigma on criminal history reports.
Contact a Texas Assault Lawyer Today
Without skilled and aggressive representation, assault charges can threaten you with extended jail time, excessive fines, and a permanent stain on your record. If you or a loved one has been charged with assault, call Robles Family Law immediately for a free consultation of your case to find out what your options are and how we can help.
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