Criminal Defense Assaults
Assault Defense Attorney Hill County
An assault charge in Hill County can affect your job, your family, and your future. Todd Rash has defended assault cases throughout Central Texas for nearly 2 decades, including in Hill County courts. Whether you face a misdemeanor or felony assault charge in Hillsboro or anywhere in Hill County, Todd Rash will fight aggressively to protect your rights and your record.
Assault Charges in Hill County Courts
Hill County handles misdemeanor assault cases in the Hill County Courts at Law and felony assault cases in the Hill County District Courts, both located in Hillsboro. The Hill County District Attorney's Office prosecutes assault cases seriously. Todd Rash appears in Hill County courts.
Assault in Hillsboro
Hillsboro is the county seat of Hill County and the location of the Hill County courts. Todd Rash defends assault clients in Hillsboro, Itasca, Covington, Hubbard, Aquilla, Blum, and throughout Hill County.
Types of Assault Charges in Texas
Assault charges in Texas range from Class C misdemeanors to first-degree felonies. Common charges include simple assault causing bodily injury (Class A misdemeanor), aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (2nd degree felony), and assault family violence.
Potential Penalties
- › Class C misdemeanor (assault by contact): Fine up to $500
- › Class A misdemeanor (assault causing bodily injury): Up to 1 year jail, $4,000 fine
- › 2nd degree felony (aggravated assault): 2-20 years prison, $10,000 fine
- › Family violence finding: Loss of right to possess firearms
Possible Defenses
- › Self-defense or defense of others
- › Consent (mutual combat)
- › Lack of intent to cause bodily injury
- › Mistaken identity
- › The alleged victim is not credible
- › Unlawful arrest
Frequently Asked Questions
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