For the most part, assault is a crime that is considered a misdemeanor. But there are situations where an assault offense turns into a felony. One of those situations involves assaulting a police officer. Being accused of assaulting a police officer is as serious as it sounds. If you’ve been accused of this offense,...

After engaging in a bar fight, many people are under the impression that they will be protected under the law because they “did not begin the conflict” or were “in the right.” The reality is that the law in Texas is much more complicated and convoluted, beckoning the need for a competent and aggressive...

Whether you find yourself in an altercation during a night out or a confrontation turns violent, you could face charges for assault after a physical fight. In Texas, assault can fall under a number of legal definitions, including assault with bodily injury. Different assault charges carry different penalties, ranging from misdemeanors that can result...