Houston, Texas Assault Defense Lawyer
Protecting Your Future. Preserving Your Reputation.
If you have been charged with the crime of assault, it is encouraged that you take action and speak with the Houston, Texas criminal defense attorney at Guy L. Womack & Associates, P.C.! Assault is a criminal offense that is designated a violent crime.
It involves several different actions against another person, including:
- Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person
- Threatening to cause injury
- Intentionally touching or causing physical contact with another person
These actions take place with the knowledge that the other person will view the contact as provocative offensive.
Simple assault of this kind is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in county jail, by a fine of up to $4,000, or by both a fine and imprisonment. It may be classified as a third degree felony and may be punishable by up to 10 years in prison depending on certain circumstances, such as if the victim is a public servant or security officer, or if the defendant has a previous conviction of this kind.
Defining Aggravated Assault
Aggravated assault is defined as an assault that is committed that involves serious bodily injury to another or the use or exhibition of a deadly weapon. Aggravated assault is a second degree felony, punishable by up to 20 years in prison. If the assault is against a public servant, security officer or person in a similar occupation, the defendant may face enhanced penalties.
Contact a Texas Criminal Defense Attorney Today!
It is important that you waste no time in consulting an experienced criminal attorney in Houston, Texas regarding your assault or aggravated assault charges. You may be in danger of facing years in state prison, as well as the burden of dealing with a criminal record for the rest of your life. This may lead to limited employment, financial and housing opportunities in addition to any lost years spent in prison. Make sure your future is protected.
Contact a Houston assault lawyer from Guy L. Womack & Associates, P.C. today!