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Tarrant County Assault Family Violence with a Previous Conviction

Strong Assault Family Violence Criminal Defense in Tarrant County and the Dallas – Fort Worth Area

Chapter 22 Section 22.01 of the Texas Penal Code lists prohibited conduct generally referred to as assault and enumerates special punishment enhancements for family violence assault.

A strong criminal defense attorney is needed to protect you and your loved ones against family violence assault allegations because of the enhanced punishments.

Sloane Law Firm Criminal Defense Attorneys are here to fight for you.

Assault Family Violence with a Previous Conviction – Texas Penal Code § 22.01(b)(2)(A)

What is Assault Family Violence with a Previous Conviction?

Pursuant to Texas Penal Code § 22.01(B)(2)(A), a person commits the offense of Assault Family Violence with a Previous Conviction when the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to a family or household member, or against a person the actor is or was in a dating relationship with and the person had a previous conviction for a family violence offense.

What is Bodily Injury under Assault Bodily Injury Family Violence?

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

Qualifying Previous Family Violence Convictions – Texas Penal Code § 22.01(b)(2)(A)

What offenses qualify as a previous family violence conviction? 

The follow offenses qualify as a previous family violence conviction if committed against a family or household member, or against a person the actor is or was in a dating relationship with:

  • Abandoning or Endangering a Child
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Aggravated Kidnapping 
  • Aggravated Sexual Assault
  • Aiding Suicide
  • Assault – Bodily Injury
  • Assault by Offensive Contact
  • Assault by Threat
  • Capital Murder
  • Continuous Violence Against the Family
  • Criminally Negligent Homicide
  • Deadly Conduct
  • Indecency with a Child
  • Indecent Assault
  • Injury to a Child, Disabled, or Elderly Person
  • Kidnapping
  • Manslaughter
  • Murder
  • Sexual Assault
  • Terroristic Threat
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