Houston Assault Lawyer | Assault Defense Attorney

At the Law Offices of Billy Skinner, we understand that being accused of a crime can be scary and leave you wondering where to turn for help. Even if you did what you were accused of, Houston criminal defense lawyer Billy Skinner will work hard to try to better your circumstances. The penalties for Assault and the impact on your life can be very serious, which is why you should contact us to see how we can help you.

Types of Texas Assault Cases

There are many different types of assault cases in Houston, Ft. Bend, Conroe and the surrounding areas. Some types of assault cases that we defend are:

Simple Assault
Assault on a Family Member or Domestic Violence Assault
Assault on a Public Servant or Government Contractor
Assault on a Security Guard or Emergency Services Worker
Assault on a Sports Official
Assault on an Elderly Person
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Sexual Assault and Aggravated Sexual Assault

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Penalties for Assault Cases in Houston

These charges range from misdemeanors to felonies, depending on the circumstances of your case. There are increased penalties for Assault on a Family Member, Assault on a Public Servant, Assault on an Emergency Services worker and Assault on an Elderly person. In these types of cases, the District Attorney must not only prove that the alleged victim met the criteria for the category, but in order to seek increased penalties, the DA must also prove that you knew the person was a member of one of those categories.

The penalties for assault cases range from a fine and probation to jail time or significant time incarcerated in prison.

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Billy Skinneris an experienced and caring criminal defense attorney who understands that cases depend on whether the DA can prove the charges. Assault cases are often difficult for the DA to prove because there usually is not much physical evidence.

You can be charged with assault if you intentionally, knowingly or recklessly cause bodily injury to another person, threaten another person, or cause physical contact that is offensive or provocative. Since Assault can be based on threats alone, in some cases there is no physical evidence at all.

Even in cases where you did what you were accused of, there still may be affirmative defenses that apply. Assault is not a crime if you had to stop the other person from harming you or someone else. Another affirmative defense is if you committed the assault to stop the theft of property. We will evaluate your case and determine the best strategy to help you get the best possible result.