An assault conviction can limit your job opportunities, affect your community standing, and (perhaps most importantly) cost you your freedom. Blass Law helps those facing assault charges in Harris County. With our team’s help, we can fight for a not-guilty verdict by crafting a legal argument that applies to your situation.
A Houston criminal defense lawyer from our firm can begin working on your case today. Call ASAP for your confidential consultation.
Why Hire a Blass Law Houston Assault Defense Lawyer to Defend You?
Jay is committed to keeping innocent people innocent. That dedication is shown by the fact that he never started as a prosecutor and switched sides. He’s always defended Texans who needed it.
Our law firm has a history of getting our clients’ criminal charges dropped, reduced, or dismissed. We’ve helped our clients fight against aggravated assault, sexual assault, and capital murder—and that’s just a few examples.
Take a look at what our Houston assault attorney can do for you:
We Will Look for Inconsistencies in Witnesses’ Testimony
Prior to trial we will get all of the discovery available, including statements made by others. We can also have those individuals interviewed to clear up any holes in the story.
During your trial, the prosecutor will call on witnesses to give statements regarding the assault. Emotions can run high during this process, but that doesn’t faze us.
We will analyze witnesses’ testimony and search for factual errors, inconsistencies, or just plain lies. Then, during cross-examinations, we can illustrate these issues to the judge and jury.
Our Assault Defense Lawyer in Houston, Texas, Will Review the Evidence Against You
The prosecution’s case is only as strong as the evidence against you. If there isn’t compelling evidence or not enough to support a conviction, we can likely get a dismissal.
We will also determine whether anyone improperly collected evidence, including evidence from you. If so, your assault attorney in Houston can argue that it’s inadmissible and ask the judge and jury not to consider it.
We Will Defend Your Legal Rights
Prosecutors have one job: to secure guilty verdicts. They will use your words against you, utilize improperly collected evidence, or bend the law to cast you in a negative light.
Our Houston assault defense lawyer fights to keep the innocent innocent. Our law firm will use our years of experience and network of resources to protect you against any unfair strategies or tactics.
Our Results Speak for Themselves
We have made a name for ourselves since opening our doors in 2009, obtaining results like this:
- Our client faced felony charges for assault on a family member after they allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat, choked them, and then threw them to the ground. We got the case dismissed.
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Our Assault Lawyer in Houston, Texas May Use One of These Strategies to Build Your Case
After reviewing your case’s information, we may use one or more of the following strategies to address your criminal charges:
You Acted in Self-Defense
Texas Penal Code § 9.31 says you have the right to defend yourself if another person threatens your safety. There’s a big difference between self-defense and assault; one is your right under state law, and the other is a serious offense.
Your Charges Don’t Constitute Assault
Texas Penal Code § 22.01 defines assault as any intentional or reckless action that threatens or harms another’s safety. Our Houston assault lawyer will evaluate your case to determine whether your actions meet the definition of assault. If, for example, you accidentally hurt someone, this should not jeopardize your freedom and future.
You didn’t Do It
If you didn’t do the crime, you shouldn’t pay the time. It’s that simple. Our legal team can review the evidence against you, call on character witnesses, and establish an alibi (if possible) for when the alleged assault happened.
Certain Evidence Is Inadmissible
Law enforcement may have collected evidence improperly. For instance, if officers searched your home without a warrant, any evidence gathering was done so illegally. Your Houston assault lawyer can file motions to have any improperly obtained information suppressed from the trial.
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A Conviction Can Result in Jail Time, Fines, and Professional Harm
The consequences of a criminal conviction largely depend on the nature of the alleged offense. You could face anywhere from class C misdemeanor to first-degree felony charges. Here’s a brief outline of assault charges and their possible penalties:
- Class C misdemeanor. A fine of up to $500
- Class B misdemeanor. Up to 180 days in jail and a fine of no more than $2,000
- Class A misdemeanor. Up to a year and jail and a fine of no more than $4,000
- Third-degree felony. Anywhere from two to 10 years in prison and a fine of no more than $10,000
- Second-degree felony. Anywhere from two to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000
- First-degree felony. Anywhere from five years to life in prison, plus a fine up to the judge and jury’s discretion
These are just the penalties for assault and aggravated assault. If you are charged with another crime in addition to assault, these consequences can jeopardize your ambitions and freedom.
A Conviction does More Than Result in Fines and Jail Time
If convicted of a misdemeanor or felony assault, you could face more than jail time and fines. You could also:
- Have problems securing housing or getting loans
- Lose custody of your children
- Have a permanent violent offense on your criminal record
- Have the conviction come up on background checks
- Lose your job or have problems getting a job
- Be denied admission to certain schools and programs
Even just one of these things could impair your quality of life. Our assault lawyer in Houston, Texas, doesn’t just fight your charges; we fight any threats to your ambitions, well-being, and safety.
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The Different Types of Assault
There are different types of assault charges, and each comes with different implications. They include:
- Assault. Assault is “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another,” threatening another with injury, or “intentionally or knowingly causing physical contact to another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative.” This conduct does not include the use of a deadly weapon.
- Aggravated assault. This is intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing serious bodily injury to another person. This includes either the use of a deadly weapon or causing serious bodily injury.
- Assault of a family member. Also called domestic violence or family violence, this is threatening to cause injury or causing injury to someone in your family or household.
Sexual assault and indecent assault also fall under assaultive offenses in the Texas Penal Code. Examples of sexual assault and indecent assault include groping, rape, molestation, or any sexual act against another person’s will.
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Our Houston Assault Defense Lawyer is Ready to Fight Your Assault Charges
When you partner with Blass Law, you partner with our founding attorney, Jay Blass Cohen. Attorney Cohen has years of experience in the courtroom he’s ready to put to work for you.
To explore your options with our law firm serving Harris County, call us today. Our criminal defense lawyer in Houston, Texas can help with your assault defense case.
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