Aggravated Assault Lawyer in Georgetown

Aggravated Assault Defense From a Board-Certified Criminal Lawyer

Under Texas Penal Code Section 22.02, aggravated assault requires an underlying assault plus an allegation that the accused caused serious bodily injury or used or exhibited a deadly weapon. That additional element moves the accusation into felony territory, making the precise charging language critical.

We defend people facing misdemeanor and felony charges in Georgetown and throughout the North Austin suburbs. Early review of the arrest records, probable-cause materials, medical documentation, witness statements, recordings, and physical evidence can clarify what the State alleges and what its evidence can establish.

Call (737) 215-3408 now to discuss an arrest, investigation, or pending felony assault charge with our firm.

How Assault Becomes a Felony Under Texas Law

Ordinary assault and the aggravated offense aren’t interchangeable. The more serious charge adds either serious bodily injury or the use or exhibition of a deadly weapon to an alleged assault. The prosecution must prove the applicable aggravating element beyond a reasonable doubt.

Serious bodily injury is a defined legal term. It refers to an injury that creates a substantial risk of death or causes death, serious permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of a bodily member or organ. Medical records, treatment information, and other evidence must support that classification. A label in a police report doesn’t settle the issue.

A deadly weapon includes a firearm or anything manifestly designed, made, or adapted to inflict death or serious bodily injury. Another object may qualify based on how it was allegedly used or intended to be used. The object, witness accounts, physical evidence, and surrounding circumstances can all affect that analysis.

Felony Penalties Under Texas Penal Code Section 22.02

The offense is generally a second-degree felony, carrying two to 20 years in prison and a possible fine of up to $10,000. Circumstances listed in Texas Penal Code Section 22.02 can elevate it to a first-degree felony, which carries five to 99 years or life in prison and a possible fine of up to $10,000.

The classification depends on the alleged victim, claimed injury, weapon allegation, and other statutory facts. First-degree treatment can apply in specified cases involving family or household relationships, public servants, witnesses, security officers, emergency personnel, or other protected circumstances. A felony conviction can also affect employment, professional licensing, immigration status, firearm rights, and family matters.