Aggravated Assault Defense Attorney

Aggravated Assault Lawyer in Sugar Land and Fort Bend County, Texas

AGGRAVATED  ASSAULT

Fort Bend County Harris County Aggravated Assault Attorney – Jason Lawrence Texas Aggravated Assault Defense in Fort Bend County and Harris County, Texas According to the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Uniform Crime Report, there were 71,561 aggravated assaults in the state in 2010 alone. Aggravated assault is treated as a serious crime in Texas and as such, you may face serious penalties if convicted. If you or someone you love has been arrested for aggravated assault in the Fort Bend County area, contacting an experienced criminal defense attorney should be your first priority. Under Texas Penal Code § 22.02, one can be charged with aggravated assault if one knowingly or recklessly assaults another person with an additional aggravating factor to the case such as serious bodily injury to another person. Another aggravating factor is assaulting someone with the use of a deadly weapon, with use being defined as broadly as only showing or displaying the weapon. Most often, an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is a second-degree felony (see Texas Penal Code § 22.02(b)). Section 22.02(b)(1), creates an exception to the assault if done to someone performing their roles as a public servant.

Aggravated Assault Attorney in Texas

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Aggravated assaults and assaults with a deadly weapon carry very stiff penalties and are considered serious offenses by the District Attorney’s office. If convicted of a 1st degree aggravated assault felony, the range of punishment allows from 5 to 99 years in prison, along with a monetary fine up to $10,000. However, if convicted of a 2nd degree felony, the range of punishment is between 2 and 20 years in prison, along with a $10,000 fine. It is absolutely necessary that you hire the best attorney that you can afford.
YOU NEED AN AGGRESSIVE HOUSTON AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ATTORNEY
Jason Lawrence understands the severity of the consequences you are facing and will fight for your freedom. He will work to have the case no-billed, dismissed, reduced and either get the best deal possible or take it to trial.
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Note: Information on this site should not be considered legal advice. It is provided for educational use only. If you need legal advice regarding a an offense in the State of Texas, please contact Lawrence Law Firm.
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