ASSAULT CHARGES

ASSAULT CHARGES ATTORNEY IN TYLER, TX

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The word “assault” is commonly associated with physical violence, yet it encompasses a broader spectrum of behaviors than just physical altercations.

A simple assault involves any unwanted touching, with the defendant knowing the action would be considered offensive or provocative by the other party. In certain cases, a mere threat to harm another person can also constitute an assault, meaning that a victim doesn't need to suffer pain or injury for a defendant to be charged.

However, the severity of the assault charge can increase with the level of injury, pain, or fear inflicted upon the victim, and other aggravating factors resulting in varying penalties.


Texas law classifies assaults into misdemeanor and felony offense categories depending on the facts.

Misdemeanor assaults charges can include; simple assault or unwanted touching, assaults causing bodily injury, and assault family violence cases. In all of these scenarios there is no severe bodily injury involved.

Felony assault charges include scenarios where severe bodily injury and/or other aggravating circumstances exist such as; continuous family violence, assault that includes impeding breath or restricting the other person’s airway, assault on the elderly, assault on a peace officer or judge, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, assault on a house hold member that causes serious bodily injury, etc.