Assault - Fort Worth Assault Lawyer

Criminal Attorney serving Fort Worth, Texas

Are you or someone you know facing an Assault charge that resulted from a dispute or altercation in Fort Worth, Arlington or a surrounding city? If so, you need an experienced Fort Worth Criminal Lawyer to fight on your behalf. It is critical that you hire an attorney in Fort Worth that specializes in criminal defense. As a former prosecutor, I have seen hundreds of these cases and will make sure to build a strong defense on your behalf.

Texas Penal Code §22.01 states that a person commits the
misdemeanor offense of Assault if the person:

(1)  Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse;
(2)  Intentionally or knowingly threatens another with imminent bodily injury, including the person's spouse; or
(3)  Intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative.

Typically, most assaults occur as a result of intoxication or as a result of family violence. However, there are numerous situations where people are charged with assault and depending upon the circumstances of the case and the severity of the injuries involved, the crime of assault may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. The punishment ranges from a fine up to several years in prison.

Fort Worth Criminal Attorney handling various kinds of assault cases including:

Aggravated assault

Deadly conduct

Disorderly Conduct

Assault with bodily injury

Assault-Family Violence

Harassment

Terroristic Threat

Resisting Arrest

Assault by Contact

Interference with Emergency call

Assault crimes are categorized as violent crimes that many times carry with them demoralizing consequences. If you are convicted of an assault charge, it is extremely hard to find a job due to the violent criminal conviction being on your record for the rest of your life.

If you have been arrested and charged with an assault in Fort Worth, Arlington or surrounding cities, you need an aggressive and knowledgeable Fort Worth criminal lawyer on your side. Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor assault, felony assault or another crime related to assault a conviction could carry with it the possibility of jail time and a fine.

At the Fulgham Law Firm P.C., you will find a Fort Worth criminal law practice focused on passionately defending the accused. Contact our Fort Worth office now at 817-877-3030 for a free and confidential consultation with an experienced Fort Worth Criminal Attorney.