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Assault With Physical Injury In Tarrant
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In Texas, assault with the infliction of bodily injury is considered a misdemeanor and can result in up to one year in jail along with fines or probation.
In Texas, assault is defined as intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person, threatening someone with imminent bodily injury, or making offensive or provocative physical contact with someone when you know or should know they would find it offensive.
Apart from eyewitness testimonies, physical evidence, medical records, and digital communications can also be used. However, witness testimonies often become the deciding factor in these cases.
The intent is what allows you to consider it an assault claim. Essentially, a civil assault consists of any intentional, violent action that causes you to feel apprehension and physical harm. You do not even need to be fully struck for it to be considered a civil assault.
Class A Misdemeanor: Up to $4,000 in fines and/or up to one year in jail. Felony Assault: Penalties can range from 5 years to life in prison, depending on the degree of the assault and the circumstances.
In Texas, assault with the infliction of bodily injury is considered a misdemeanor and can result in up to one year in jail along with fines or probation.