Ray Green has over three decades of experience defending people charged with assault. At your consultation, after hearing the details of your case, he can tell you how he can defend you. Call (512) 396-5385 to schedule a consultation.
Below you will find the punishment ranges for assault and related offenses. Probation can be granted for assault offenses and in many cases, does away with having to serve any jail time. Also, depending upon the facts of the case, there is a possibility that the charge can be dismissed, without the necessity of a trial.
Assault is a Class A Misdemeanor Offense, punishable by up to a $4,000 fine and 1 year of jail time. All jail time can be probated. If a public servant was assaulted, or if a family member was assaulted and there was a previous conviction for assaulting a family member, it is a 3rd degree felony, punishable by up to a $10,000 fine and 2 to 10 years in prison. All prison time can be probated.
Aggravated assault is assault that causes serious bodily injury or a deadly weapon is used or exhibited during the assault. Aggravated assault is a 2nd degree felony, punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. If the assaulted person is a family member and a deadly weapon is used during the assault to cause serious bodily injury, the offense is a 1st degree felony punishable by 5 to 99 years or life in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
Misdemeanor Assault (Threat) is a Class C Misdemeanor Offense, punishable by up to a $500 fine.
Over 30 years of practicing criminal law, Ray Green has defended citizens accused of crimes ranging from murder to driving while intoxicated.
As a prosecutor in Arlington and then Hays County, Ray Green tried over 150 jury trials.