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Relentless Aggravated Assault Criminal Defense in Tarrant County and the Dallas – Fort Worth Area

Chapter 22 Section 22.02 of the Texas Penal Code outlaws conduct referred to as Aggravated Assault in Texas.

A person accused of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon needs a relentless criminal defense attorney due to the severity and violent nature of the offense.

The relentless Tarrant County Aggravated Assault Criminal Defense Attorneys with Sloane Law Firm are here to defend your rights, freedom, and way of life.

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Explained – Texas Penal Code § 22.02(a)(2)

What is Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon under Texas criminal law?

Pursuant to Texas Penal Code § 22.02(a)(2), a person commits the offense of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon if the person: 

  • Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person’s spouse; OR
  • Intentionally or knowingly threatens another with imminent bodily injury, including the person’s spouse; OR
  • Intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative; AND
  • The person uses or exhibits a deadly weapon during the commission of the assault. 

Bodily injury is defined under Texas Penal Code § 1.07(a)(8) as physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition.

Deadly Weapon Explained – Texas Penal Code § 1.07(a)(17)

What is a Deadly Weapon under Texas criminal law?

Deadly Weapon is defined under Texas Penal Code § 1.07(a)(17) as:

  • A firearm or anything manifestly designed, made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious bodily injury; OR 
  • Anything that in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury. 

What is Serious Bodily Injury under Texas criminal law?

Serious Bodily Injury is defined under Texas Penal Code § 1.07(46) as physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes death, serious permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.

What are some examples of Deadly Weapons in Texas?

Common examples of deadly weapons include: firearms, knives, and clubs. Uncommon examples of deadly weapons include: stiletto hills, pillows, and golf clubs. Due to the catch-all definition, almost anything can qualify as a deadly weapon under Texas criminal law, so long as it is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury.

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