Charged With Assault in Fort Worth?
An assault charge in Tarrant County can follow you long after the case ends.
Fort Worth Assault Defense Attorneys
An assault charge in Tarrant County can follow you long after the case ends. A conviction can affect your job, your housing, your right to own a firearm and, in family violence cases, your rights as a parent. Our trial lawyers defend assault charges in Fort Worth and across Tarrant County, from Class C citations to felony family violence cases.
How Texas Grades Assault
Assault by contact or threat (Class C misdemeanor): offensive physical contact, or threatening someone with imminent bodily injury. It is fine-only, but it can still leave a record.
Assault causing bodily injury (Class A misdemeanor): up to one year in county jail and a fine of up to $4,000.
Family violence assault with a prior conviction, or involving impeding breathing (third-degree felony): two to ten years in prison.
Assault on a public servant (third-degree felony): applies when the person knows the alleged victim is a public servant performing official duties.
Aggravated assault (second-degree felony, and in some cases first-degree): causing serious bodily injury, or using or exhibiting a deadly weapon.
Family Violence Charges Carry Extra Consequences
A family violence finding can stay on your record even in a misdemeanor case. It can be used to raise a future charge to a felony, it can trigger federal firearm restrictions, and it can come up in a divorce or custody case. After an arrest, a magistrate may also issue an emergency protective order or bond conditions that keep you away from your own home.
How We Defend Assault Cases
We gather the evidence early: 911 recordings, body camera video, photos, medical records and witness statements.
We evaluate self-defense and defense of others, which are legal justifications under Texas law.
We test whether the accusation is consistent with the evidence and the other witnesses.
We prepare every case as if it is going to trial, which puts us in the strongest position to negotiate.
What To Do After an Assault Arrest
Talk to a defense attorney before your first court date.
Do not discuss the incident with police, the other person or on social media.
Follow every bond condition, including any no-contact order.
Write down what happened and the names of any witnesses while your memory is fresh.
Talk to a Fort Worth Assault Defense Lawyer
Nag Law Firm, P.C. has defended clients in Tarrant County courts since 2012. Call 817-900-2823 or text us any time to schedule a consultation.