Assault in Texas

In accordance with the Texas Penal Code, Title 5 Chapter 22, assault is characterized by the following actions:

1. Causing Bodily Injury: A person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly inflicts bodily harm on another individual, including their spouse.
2. Threatening Bodily Injury: Intentionally or knowingly making imminent threats of bodily harm to another person, including their spouse.
3. Offensive or Provocative Physical Contact: Intentionally or knowingly making physical contact with another individual, where it is reasonable to believe the contact will be perceived as offensive or provocative.

Aggravated Assault

Aggravated assault refers to the intentional and unlawful act of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury to another person. This offense involves a deliberate attack. causing significant harm. The severity of the injury distinguishes aggravated assault from simple assault.

Sexual Assault

Sexual assault encompasses any form of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the victim. This offense includes a wide range of non-consensual sexual activities and is considered a serious crime under the law.

Harassment in Texas

In the state of Texas, criminal harassment occurs when an individual engages in acts meant to annoy, torment, embarrass, abuse, alarm or harass another person. These actions are prohibited by law and can have legal consequences