Assault charges in Texas come in many forms. Texas defines assault to occur when you:
(1) Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly cause bodily injury to another, including the person’s spouse.
(2) Intentionally or knowingly threaten another with imminent bodily injury, including the person’s spouse. Or,
(3) intentionally or knowingly cause physical contact with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative.
Assault charges in Texas can range from a Class C misdemeanor all the way to a First-Degree felony. The charge will depend upon who your victim is, and how the assault occurred and what is the damage to the victim.
If you have threatened to injure another person. But, you haven’t caused any physical damage, it is likely that you will be charged with a Class C Misdemeanor. However, if you assaulted a person with a deadly weapon and caused serious bodily injury; your charge could be as high as a First-Degree Felony.
Any criminal charge could affect your ability to find employment, housing, or even your ability to get credit. They all should be taken seriously. Make sure that you consult with an attorney as soon as you can after the incident. The sooner your attorney is involved with the case, the more likely it will be that they can get evidence to help your defense.
