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Jan 31, 2025
What is a Felony of the Second Degree?

Texas criminal charges can be severe, especially those involving violent acts or significant property damage. A second-degree felony is a serious charge in Texas law and may carry severe punishments, including long prison sente...

Dec 31, 2024
How to Drop Assault Charges in Texas: What Defendants Need to Know

Facing assault charges in Texas can be a frightening and stressful experience, especially if the incident arose from a misunderstanding, an act of self-defense, or other mitigating circumstances. If you’re wondering “How to...

Dec 27, 2024
How Long Do You Go to Jail for Assault in Texas?

How long do you go to jail for assault in Texas? The answer depends on various factors, including the type of assault charge, the circumstances surrounding the case, and your criminal history. In Texas, assault charges can rang...

Dec 20, 2024
Assault Charges in Texas: Penalties and Defenses

Facing assault charges in Texas is a serious matter, as they carry serious consequences, including fines, imprisonment, and lasting impacts on your personal and professional life. Whether you’re accused of simple assault or a...

Nov 3, 2023
Can Sex Offenders Have Social Media Accounts in Texas?

If you’re a registered sex offender in Texas, you’ll have a lot of restrictions placed on your freedom. Whether or not you can use social media depends on the details of your case. If you were using social media, for exampl...

Sep 25, 2023
Is Sexual Assault a Federal Crime?

Sexual assault is one of the most serious offenses that an individual could face in Texas. Since federal codes and statutes have sex crime laws in place, a federal prosecutor technically has the discretion to assert jurisdictio...

Aug 25, 2023
Texas Self-Defense Laws

It’s important to understand how self-defense works in Texas. Otherwise, you may end up facing charges of assault, battery, or even homicide. Using reasonable force is allowed. However, you have to present evidence of self-de...

Jul 17, 2023
Is Spitting on Someone a Crime in Texas?

Although it’s not considered good etiquette, spitting is considered illegal. So, if you spit on someone, whether out of rage or frustration, you may also be charged with assault.  This crime is defined under Texas Penal C...

May 31, 2023
Family Violence: Assault Causing Bodily Injury

The state assault law found under Texas Penal Code § 22.01 states that a person commits an assault when they:  Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly cause bodily injury to another person, including their spouse Inte...

May 30, 2023
Assault with a Deadly Weapon

A person could be charged with aggravated assault in Texas if they commit an assault using a deadly weapon – or if they commit an assault that results in serious bodily injury to another person. Pursuant to the Texas statute,...

May 23, 2023
What is Aggravated Sexual Assault?

Aggravated sexual assault is one of the most serious criminal offenses that a person could face in Texas. If you ultimately incur a conviction on an aggravated sexual assault charge, you will most likely be looking at extremely...

May 16, 2023
What is the Difference Between Assault and Battery?

Assault and battery are two terms that many people use synonymously, but the truth is that these are actually separate legal terms. The common law explains what is assault and battery: in resume, assault occurs when a person in...

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