Tarrant County Assault Impeding Breath or Circulation Criminal Defense Attorney
Strong Family Violence Criminal Defense in Tarrant County and the Dallas – Fort Worth Area
Chapter 22 Section 22.01 of the Texas Penal Code enumerates a variety of prohibited conduct generally referred to as assault, including assault impeding breath or circulation.
Due to the violent nature of the allegation, a person accused of assault needs a strong criminal defense attorney to protect them from severe consequences.
Sloane Law Firm Assault Criminal Defense Attorneys are ready to fight for you and your loved ones.
Assault Impeding Breath or Circulation – Texas Penal Code § 22.01(b)(2)(B)
What is Assault Impeding Breath or Circulation?
Pursuant to Texas Penal Code § 22.01(b)(2)(B), a person commits the offense of Assault Impeding Breath or Circulation if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly impedes the normal breath or circulation of blood of a family or household member, or a person to whom the actor has or had a dating relationship, by applying pressure to the person’s throat or neck or by blocking the person’s nose or mouth.
Who is considered a family member for family violence purposes?
Under Texas Family Code § 71.003, family includes individuals related by blood or marriage, individuals who are former spouses, individuals who are the parents of the same child, and a foster child and foster parent.
Who is considered a household member for family violence purposes?
Under Texas Family Code § 71.005, a household is a unit composed of persons living together in the same dwelling, without regard to whether they are related to each other. The term household member also includes a person who previously lived in a household.
What is considered a dating relationship for family violence purposes?
Dating relationship is a relationship between individuals who have or have had a continuing relationship of a romantic or intimate nature. The existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the length of the relationship, the nature of the relationship, and the frequency and type of interaction between the persons involved. A causal acquaintanceship or ordinary fraternization in a business or social context does not constitute a dating relationship.
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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Cases Dismissed Burglary of Habitation and Interfering with Emergency Call
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Reduced to Obstruction of a Highway Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
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Charges Dismissed Keeping a Gambling Place & Intentionally & Knowingly Operate a Game Room
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Reduced Under 12.44 Motion to Adjudicate - Possession of Methamphetamine Under 1 Gram and Possession of Methamphetamine 1-4 Grams
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Reduced to Class C Non-Reporting Probation Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
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"David is a great lawyer that knows what he is doing and cares."I just finished up with an assault charge and David’s office made it as easy as they could. David is a great lawyer that knows what he is doing and cares. I would recommend him to anyone.- Josh
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