Houston Assault and Battery Lawyers
When an argument or dispute gets physical, the result can be a criminal charge of assault and battery even if no one is seriously harmed. The criminal defense attorneys of Roger G. Jain & Associates, P.C., represent clients charged with assault and battery throughout the Houston, Texas, area.
What Is Assault and Battery?
You can be charged with assault and battery if you made any physical contact that caused pain to another person or led another to believe he or she was in imminent danger of physical harm.
- If you grab someone by the arm while you are yelling at him, he may believe you are going to hit him even if you do not. Such actions would typically be charged as misdemeanor assault and battery.
- If you hit someone in the face with your fist and break the person's nose, you may be charged with felony assault and battery.
- If you hit someone with a brick, a bat or other object, you could be charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
- If you did not touch the other person, you cannot be charged with assault and battery, but may face another charge, such as making a terroristic threat.
The age of the victim can make a difference in whether you are charged with a felony or misdemeanor. Assault on children or the elderly may result in felony charges, when the same conduct may be a misdemeanor if the complainant was not a child or an elderly person.
Defending You Against Civil and Criminal Consequences
If convicted, the judge can order you to make restitution for the damages caused to the injured person. These damages may include direct, monetary expenses, such as medical bills. The victim can later sue you in civil court for compensation for pain and suffering. We can defend you in both venues.
Please contact our Houston law firm to arrange a free initial consultation and case evaluation. Call 832-539-4759 or toll free 866-471-6269 or contact us by e-mail.
