Assault With Physical Injury In Texas
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Simple Assault is a Misdemeanor crime. Conviction can result in six months in a county jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both jail time and a fine.
Class B Misdemeanor: up to 180 days in jail, up to a $2,000 fine, or both. Class A Misdemeanor: up to one year in jail, up to a $4,000 fine, or both. State Jail Felony: between 180 days to two years in a state jail, up to a $10,000 fine, or both.
For misdemeanor assault in Texas, which ranges all the way from assault by threat to causing bodily injury to another person, bail is typically set between anywhere from $500 to $10,000.
A person who causes bodily injury to another commits assault bodily injury (ABI), which is a class A misdemeanor, punishable up to one year in jail, up to a $4,000 fine, or both. For example, on December 3, 2020: Emmanuel Duron , a Texas high school football player was ejected from a game by a referee.
The penalties for assault causing bodily injury depend on the circumstances of the case and your prior criminal history. A standard Class A misdemeanor conviction can result in up to a year in jail, fines up to $4,000, and probation or community supervision.
Bodily injury is defined under Texas Penal Code § 1.07(a)(8) as physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition. Assault Causing Bodily Injury is a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable up to one year in the county jail and a fine up to $4,000.
Infractions. Infractions are the least severe type of offense. Penalties for infractions generally include fines but do not result in jail time or a criminal record. Think of these as “citations” or “tickets."
Class C Assault The lowest form of assault is considered a Class C Misdemeanor. The highest penalty one can receive for a Class C Misdemeanor assault is a fine that can be no higher than $500.
If you are attacked, YES you can press charges even if coming out on top. It is probably advisable to press charges, particularly if the evidence is on your side, because your assailant may otherwise claim that you were the aggressor and sue you. Can you sue someone for assaulting you?
