Assault

Violent criminal charges carry some of the most significant penalties. They also come with a degree of social stigma. Individuals who have a criminal record related to violent charges often have difficulty securing opportunities. Assault may not be as serious of an...

People in Texas could end up facing assault charges for many different reasons. Some people get into an argument with a family member, and other people call the police. Others might face prosecution if they go out of their way to intimidate someone else and make them...

It is generally illegal to intentionally hurt someone else or put them in fear of imminent physical harm. Police officers may arrest someone who appears to have intentionally attacked or intimidated another person. If there is sufficient evidence, prosecutors may...

The definition of assault that most people are familiar with involves intentionally causing bodily harm to another individual. People expect that they might face assault charges if they get into a fight and hurt someone else. However, some people end up arrested for...

In baseball, when a pitcher throws three strikes, the batter is out. In Texas criminal law, it's three strikes and you're in prison. We are talking about Texas' "three strikes" law, which is part of the state statute that discusses how to sentence people convicted of...

Violent crimes don't always involve someone suffering a fatal or life-altering injury. Assault is one of the most common violent criminal charges in Texas. It is also one of the offenses with the broadest definitions. A massive range of behaviors could fall under the...

People think that assault is the act of physically injuring another person. It is certainly possible for one person to face assault charges in Texas if they hit, kick or even bite another person and cause injury. The more serious the injuries that result, the more...