Tarrant County Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury Criminal Defense Attorney
Strong Aggravated Assault Criminal Defense in Tarrant County and the Dallas – Fort Worth Area
Chapter 22 of the Texas Penal Code enumerates assaultive offenses in Texas. Section 22.02 of the Texas Penal Code details a variety of conduct generally referred to as Aggravated Assault. If you want to learn about the specifics of your case, consult our aggravated assault defense attorneys in Fort Worth.
Due to the aggravated nature of the offense, a person accused of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury needs the best criminal defense attorney possible, as they face loss of freedom, prison, and a felony conviction.
The strong aggravated assault defense attorneys in Fort Worth with Sloane Law Firm are here to defend you, your rights, and your freedom! Contact us online or call us at (817) 349-7118.
Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury Explained – Texas Penal Code § 22.02(a)(1)
What is Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury under Texas law?
Pursuant to Texas Penal Code § 22.02(a)(1), a person commits the offense of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes serious bodily injury to another, including the person’s spouse.
Serious Bodily Injury – Texas Penal Code § 1.07(46)
What is serious bodily injury (SBI) under Texas 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.
How is Serious Bodily Injury Evaluated?
When considering evidence of serious bodily injury, the effects of medical treatment received by the victim should not be considered.
Injuries should be assessed as they were inflicted, not as they existed in an improved condition after medical treatment.
Serious bodily injury is defined as an injury that creates a substantial risk of death, and that risk must be assessed as it was caused, not the risk after intervening medical treatment. Want to know about your case? Consult our aggravated assault defense attorneys in Fort Worth.
Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury Punishment Explained – Texas Penal Code § 22.02(b)
What is the punishment range for Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury?
In accordance with Texas Penal Code § 22.02(b), Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury is a second-degree felony, punishable between two to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
A person accused of Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury may be eligible for community supervision probation. The applicable range of possible probation is between two to ten years.
There are a number of potential enhancements, such as, criminal history, severity of injuries suffered, deadly weapon use, and others that could be used to enhance the applicable punishment range for Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury.
To learn more, visit Tarrant County Felony Criminal Defense Attorney.
Common Legal Defenses from Our Aggravated Defense Attorneys in Fort Worth
Courts in Fort Worth consider several legal defenses in aggravated assault cases. Details from the arrest, actions of both parties, and the facts behind the incident guide these defenses. Self-defense often applies if there is proof that someone had to protect themselves or others from harm. Texas recognizes both self-defense and the defense of others under certain circumstances. Issues like mistaken identity or lack of evidence may persuade judges to dismiss or reduce charges.
Because our firm includes a former police lieutenant, we notice inconsistencies in police or witness accounts that might otherwise be missed. If authorities violate a person’s rights while collecting evidence, our experience helps identify and highlight those issues. Our aggravated defense attorneys in Fort Worth review the circumstances surrounding every arrest quickly and carefully to help preserve important facts that can strengthen a defense.
Contact us today at (817) 349-7118 for a FREE Consultation with the aggravated assault defense Attorneys at Sloane Law Firm!
Our Settlements & Verdicts
Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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Reduced to Misdemeanor Tampering with Evidence
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Case Dismissed Assault Bodily Injury - Family Member
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Reduced to Misdemeanor Assault on a Security Officer
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Cases Dismissed Possession of a Controlled Substance Under One Gram and Reckless Driving
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Charge Dismissed Possession of Marijuana <2oz
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