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Nov 20, 2025
What is Aggravated Assault

In Texas, aggravated assault stands out as one of the toughest charges a person can face, with life-changing outcomes. Knowing what is aggravated assault matters because it shapes what the state must prove and how a reliable de...

Nov 7, 2025
How Long Do You Go to Jail for Assault in Texas?

Can you go to jail for assault?  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 range from misdemea...

Sep 4, 2025
What Is Indecent Assault In Texas

In recent years, Texas lawmakers have taken a firm stance on conduct considered invasive or inappropriate, even when it falls short of traditional sexual assault. One of the clearest examples is the offense of indecent assa...

Aug 28, 2025
What Happens When You Press Charges On Someone

In Texas, what happens when you press charges on someone for assault involves a particular process. It starts with reporting the incident to law enforcement, who then conduct an investigation and present the case to a local...

Jul 11, 2025
Class C Misdemeanors

Class C Misdemeanor  Criminal charges have long-lasting effects even for low-level offenders. Although it doesn't involve jail time, a Class C misdemeanor in Texas is sometimes misinterpreted as having no legal repercussions ...

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 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...

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