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⚖️ Texas Law — Charge Details

Up to 1 year jail + $4,000 fine (Class A)

Offense Assault

Statute Texas Penal Code § 22.01

Penalty Level Class A Misdemeanor (bodily injury) / Class C Misdemeanor (threat or contact)

Assault under Texas Penal Code § 22.01 covers three distinct acts: intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person (Class A Misdemeanor); intentionally or knowingly threatening another person with imminent bodily injury (Class C Misdemeanor); or intentionally or knowingly causing offensive physical contact (Class C Misdemeanor). A Class A Misdemeanor carries up to one year in county jail and a $4,000 fine. The charge escalates to a felony based on the victim's identity, prior convictions, use of a weapon, or severity of injury.

⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements

If this condition applies…	Charge escalates to	Statute
Victim is a public servant on duty	Third-Degree Felony — 2–10 years prison	§ 22.01(b)(1)
Prior family violence conviction	Third-Degree Felony — 2–10 years prison	§ 22.01(b)(2)(A)
Strangulation or suffocation of family/household member	Third-Degree Felony — 2–10 years prison	§ 22.01(b)(2)(B)
Serious bodily injury results	Aggravated Assault — Second-Degree Felony, 2–20 years	§ 22.02(a)(1)
Deadly weapon used or exhibited	Aggravated Assault — Second-Degree Felony, 2–20 years	§ 22.02(a)(2)

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