Assault charges can range from a bar fight to rape. Physical contact is not necessary to be charged with an assault; a threat may also constitute an assault. A conviction of an assault in Texas can carry substantial jail time and may permanently blemish your criminal history. For that reason, you should seek representation from a criminal defense lawyer who has experience and can offer you a skilled defense.
With offices in Dallas and Plano, the law firm of Dement|Stern PLLC provides individuals with a quality defense against criminal charges, including assault, throughout Denton County, Collin County, Tarrant County, and Dallas County, as well as the surrounding areas.
Criminal defense lawyer Michael Dement is a former prosecutor who uses his knowledge of the system and former prosecutorial experience to aggressively defend you against assault charges and fight for your rights and your freedom.
For additional information about our qualities and qualifications, please visit our Benefits of Retaining Dement|Stern page.
Assaults can be misdemeanor assaults or felony assaults. Simple assaults that result in relatively minor injury are often misdemeanor assaults, and can lead to a year in jail and a substantial fine. A more serious assault which may include more serious injury is a 3rd degree felony assault, which can carry a prison sentence of 2-10 years in jail.
Aggravated assaults are 2nd degree felony assaults or 1st degree felony assaults. They can carry up to 20 years in prison, and a life sentence for a 1st degree felony assault.
Other types of assaults include:
Assault charges are serious and you may not only be facing serious prison time, but also the prospect of a permanent criminal record. For that reason, you should seek counsel from an experienced criminal defense attorney who can counsel you on the law and criminal process, as well as provide you with a quality defense tailored to get you the best possible results.
In addition to defending against assault charges, we also defend against other criminal charges, including:
To schedule a confidential consultation with experienced criminal defense lawyer and former prosecuting attorney Michael Dement about your assault charges, call 214-272-9429 or fill out our intake form and we will contact you. Your future is too important to trust to a less experienced law firm. Contact attorneys with experience and common sense; discover the DR&S difference today.
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