Assault

Houston Assault Charge Defense Attorney

In Texas, you may be accused of assault if you either cause, or merely threaten to cause, bodily injury to someone else. This may result from either intentional or other kinds of irresponsible behavior. You can also be charged if you make deliberate physical contact with another person when you know that they will consider the contact as offensive or unwanted.

Sometimes assault charges may stem from family violence incidents or the violation of a standing protective order. In these cases, you could be facing additional charges or other actions in addition to an assault charge. At the Law Office of Henry K. Nguyen, P.C., an experienced Houston assault charge lawyer will skillfully review your case and customize an effective defense which may result in a dismissal or a reduction of your charges. The seasoned professionals at our office will fight to protect your rights throughout the course of any of the following assault related actions.

• Assault
• Battery
• Assault with a deadly weapon
• Aggravated Assault
• Intoxication Assault
• Sexual Assault
• Family violence (also known as Domestic Violence)
• Fighting

Houston Assault Charge Lawyer

Many of the above listed charges may have serious repercussions which will have a negative impact on your livelihood. In some severe cases, you could even be barred from contact with loved ones or even your own children. In other circumstances, you may be forced to waive your 2nd Amendment right to possess a firearm or other weapons that may be otherwise legal.

Assault charges fall under the Texas criminal code and, depending on the specific facts of the case, be considered either a felony or a misdemeanor. Those who are charged with assaulting an elderly person or a public servant will face more serious penalties as well. Some assault related convictions can result in prison terms lasting up to 20 years. The courts consider how much actual harm was done to the victim as an aggravating circumstance when deciding on punishment after an assault conviction. For instance, a simple threat to strike someone will often be prosecuted as a misdemeanor. On the other hand, an aggravated assault would most likely be prosecuted and sentenced as a second degree felony.

Assault Charge Defense Attorney in Houston

The professionals at the Law Office of Henry K. Nguyen, P.C. know how serious a Houston assault charge can be. We are well versed with the many defense techniques that are available to help get your charges dismissed or reduced. If the state has a strong case and it appears that a conviction cannot be avoided, we can negotiate with the state in order to get the lightest possible sentence in return for probation or counseling. At the Law Office of Henry K. Nguyen, we are dedicated to protecting your rights and clearing your good name.