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⚖️ Texas Law — Charge Details

Up to 1 year jail + $4,000 fine

Offense Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Statute Texas Penal Code § 22.01

Penalty Level Class A Misdemeanor

Assault Causing Bodily Injury under Texas Penal Code § 22.01 requires intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person. A standard assault is a Class A Misdemeanor (up to 1 year jail, $4,000 fine), but the charge can be elevated to a felony if the victim is a public servant, the assault is committed against a family member with a prior conviction, or the offense involves strangulation or suffocation.

⚡ 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)
Victim is a security officer on duty	Third-Degree Felony — 2–10 years prison	§ 22.01(b)(1)
Strangulation or Suffocation (Impeding Breathing or Circulation)	Third-Degree Felony — 2–10 years prison	§ 22.01(b)(2)(B)
Serious bodily injury to victim	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)
Victim is elderly (65 or older) or disabled	Elevated by one degree	§ 22.04

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#2502748 · Feb 04, 2025 · Travis County Correctional Complex

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