Tarrant County Assault on a Public Servant Criminal Defense Attorney
Dedicated Assault Criminal Defense in Tarrant County and the Dallas – Fort Worth Area
Chapter 22 of the Texas Penal Code Section 22.01 Assaultspecifically lists a variety of prohibited conduct generally referred to as assault, such as, simple assault, assault causing bodily injury, assault against a public servant, and assault impeding breath or circulation.
Under Texas law, special groups of people, like public servants, security officers, and hospital personnel, receive additional protection. Assault causing bodily injury to a person included within these special groups will qualify for an enhanced punishment range.
Due to the enhanced nature of these assaultive offenses, you need a dedicated criminal defense lawyer to defend you, your rights, and your freedom. The Tarrant County Assault Criminal Defense Attorneys with The Law Office of David Sloane are ready to fight for you!
Assault on a Public Servant – Texas Penal Code § 22.01(b)(1)
Pursuant to Texas Penal Code § 22.01(b)(1), a person commits the criminal offense of assault on a public servant if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to a public servant and the person knows the other person is a public servant lawfully discharging an official duty, or in retaliation or on account of an exercise of official power or performance of an official duty as a public servant.
Bodily injury is defined under Texas Penal Code § 1.07(a)(8) as physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition.
A public servant is defined under Texas Penal Code § 1.07(41) as any person elected, selected, appointed, employed, or otherwise designated as:
- An officer, employee, or agent of government;
- A juror or grand juror;
- An arbitrator, referee, or other person who is authorized by law or private written agreement to hear or determine a cause or controversy;
- An attorney at law or notary public when participating in the performance of a governmental function;
- A candidate for nomination or election to public office; or
- A person who is performing a governmental function under a claim of right, although he is not legally qualified to do so.
Assault on a Public Servant is a Third-Degree Felony, punishable between two to ten years in prison and fine up to $10,000. To learn more about Third-Degree Felonies, visit Do I Need a Lawyer for a Third-Degree Felony in Texas?
Assault on a Peace Officer or Judge – Texas Penal Code § 22.01(b-2)
Under Texas Penal Code §22.01(b-2), a person commits assault on a peace officer or judge if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to a peace officer or judge and the person knows the other person is a peace officer or judge who is lawfully discharging an official duty or done in retaliation or on account of an exercise of official power or performance of an official duty as a peace officer or judge.
Assault on a Peace Officer or Judge is a Second-Degree Felony, punishable between two to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. To learn more about Second-Degree Felonies, visit Tarrant County Felony Criminal Defense Attorney.
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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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Case Dismissed Possession of a Controlled Substance Under One Gram in a Drug Free Zone
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Charge Dismissed Possession of Marijuana <2oz
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Case Dismissed Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
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Motion to Adjudicate Dismissed Motion to Adjudicate - Possession of 4 to 200 grams of Methamphetamine, Evading Arrest with a Vehicle, and Theft of $30,000 to $150,000
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Reduced to Misdemeanor Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Evading Arrest
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"David Sloane is hands down the best in the area. I couldn't have asked for a more knowledgeable, confident, friendly and charming person even if I tried."David Sloane is hands down the best in the area. I couldn't have asked for a more knowledgeable, confident, friendly and charming person even if I tried. He is a 100% genuine person who truly cares about the outcome and well-being of his clients and I would recommend him for any kind of criminal law case.- Jackie
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