Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

assult charges

i was with my girlfriend for three years (1 year living together) things ended. whle we were married under common law, she puts assult charges towards me.she never told me about the charges, we stayed living together for another couple of months after the filed charges. i did not know about the charges untill after we broke up. i spend the night in county untill i got bailed out. she now lives in dallas with her fiance. my question is what could be the consequenses if i am found guilty?


Asked on 2/15/04, 3:49 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
michael palmer Law Office of Michael Palmer

Re: assult charges

Possible consequences depends on if it you were charged with just assault or assault- family violence. Assault is a class A misdemeanor so you could get up to a $4,000 fine and 365 days in jail. If you are convicted of assault- family violence, you would being facing the same fine and jail time. Additionally, you will not be able to carry a firearm. Also if charged with assault-family violence again then you would be enhanced to a third degree felony instead of a class A misdemeanor. Assault-family violence is also a crime of moral turpitude so if convicted, it could be used against you if you testify in some other court proceeding.

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Answered on 2/15/04, 6:33 pm
John Armstrong The Law Office of John W. Armstrong

Re: assult charges

The outcome also depends upon whether it is was a Class C Assault, in which case you could be facing a fine of up to $500.00.

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Answered on 2/15/04, 7:46 pm


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