Dallas Assault Lawyer

Tim Clancy Can Help You Avoid An Assault Charge Conviction in Dallas.

In Dallas, assault is either an act of violence or a threat of violence. Because an assault charge is violent in nature, judges take these cases very seriously in Dallas and DFW area.

Depending on the circumstances of the situation and whether or not you were carrying a weapon, the state can charge you with either a misdemeanor or felony.

How The Arrest For Assault Happens Is Important

If Dallas police or any other law enforcement officer witnesses a person striking or trying to cause bodily harm to another person, they can arrest the individual immediately and charge them with assault.

However, if the accusation of assault was here-say, the judge and accuser must make statements and file for an arrest warrant before the charges are made. Because assault charges are taken so seriously, this stipulation aims to diminish false accusations.

Exception To The Rule

There is, however, one exception to this rule. If the allegations are of domestic violence, the police officer can make the arrest and charge the accused without witnessing the attack or threats firsthand.

A person does not need to physically touch another to be charged with assault. Simply threatening violence and invoking fear in the other person is enough for a police officer to charge someone. In cases like this where there is no violence, only threats, a conviction for assault in Tarrant County can mean fines of up to $500!

Simple Assault Charge

A simple assault is if someone sustains minor injuries in an altercation where physical violence occurs, the aggressor can be charged with simple assault. Simple assault is a Class A misdemeanor. A simple assault conviction is punishable by up to a year in prison and a fine of up too $4,000.

Felony Assault Charge

If the prosecutors have cause to enhance the charges, they could increase the severity of the charges to a third degree felony punishable by up to a $10,000 and up to 10 years in prison.

Charges can be enhanced, or elevated in severity, if the victim is a senior citizen or a referee. Enhancements are more severe if the alleged victim is a public servant; an emergency personnel worker such as a fire fighter, police officer, EMT or Paramedic, or state trooper; and if the act qualifies as domestic or family violence.

What Is Aggravated Assault in Dallas?

Aggravated assault occurs when someone commits assault while holding or possessing a firearm. They do not need to use a gun during the crime to have an assault charge enhanced to aggravated assault.

If you are facing an enhanced charge, schedule an appointment with Tim Clancy At DFW Criminal Lawyer today for help navigating this charge.

How Serious Are Aggravated Assault Charges in Dallas?

If you have been charged with Aggravated Assault in Dallas, or anywhere in Texas, you have a very difficult road ahead of you. If convicted you may be facing a long prison sentence (sometimes life in prison) and large fines.

Assault of any degree is a crime involving violence, so prosecutors take this charge very seriously. A charge of Aggravated Assault usually indicates the use of a weapon or resulting in serious injury. A conviction on a charge of Aggravated Assault in Tarrant County can carry a prison sentence from 2 to 20 years and can carry a fine of up to $10,000.00.

Our law firm has over 40 years of experience defending Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Sexual Assault charges. Give us a call to discuss your case for free. We will hear your side, answer your questions, and explain how we can help you immediately.

Being Falsely Accused of Assault in Dallas

It can and does happen. Because assault charges can be filed without physical content, or when gently physical contact is made that someone might find offensive or provocative (a slight tap on the shoulder could lead to a false accusation of assault), getting a skilled legal defense team on your side is critical. If you find yourself falsely accused of assault in Texas, we can help

Whether you have been charged with misdemeanor assault or felony aggravated assault, you need an attorney with skill, and experience handling these types of cases.

Tim Clancy Aggressively Defends Assault Charges

Located in Dallas, Texas, Tim Clancy has decades of experience defending simple and aggravated assault charges in the DFW criminal justice system.

Tim Clancy is specifically known to aggressively defend clients who have been falsely accused and are facing assault charges in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area and throughout Texas. He has helped many clients just like you fight assault allegations in court, and avoid a conviction.

If you have been charged or investigated for criminal assault, misdemeanor assault or felony aggravated assault, it is vital to seek counsel from an experienced Dallas attorney experienced in defending assault charges.

Schedule a confidential consultation with Tim Clancy by calling (214) 550-5771 today.

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