Fort Worth Assault Lawyer
Have you, a friend or a loved one been accused of assault?
Under Texas law, you have committed an assault if you intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly caused bodily injury to another (including your spouse), threatened another with imminent bodily injury or intentionally or knowingly caused physical contact with another person when the person knows or should reasonably be aware that such contact would be offensive. Depending upon the circumstances of the case and the severity of the injuries involved, the crime of assault may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony.
Examples of the different types of crimes categorized under the crime of assault include: sexual assault, aggravated assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, intoxication assault with serious bodily injury, assault with bodily injury, and assault by contact. Assault crimes are categorized as violent crimes that many times carry with them devastating consequences. For example, certain assault charges could result in limited or no access to your children or other family members. Additionally, if you are convicted of an assault charge, you may face the long-term consequence of limited employment opportunities due to a violent criminal conviction being on your record for the rest of your life.
If you have been arrested and charged with an assault in Texas, you need an aggressive and experienced criminal lawyer on your side. Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor assault or a felony assault, an assault conviction could carry with it the prospect of jail time, hefty fines and other serious long-term consequences.
Contact the Hampton Law Firm now to schedule a free consultation to determine your rights and legal options.
|
|
|