What are the Defenses for An Assault Charge?
The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure allows for certain legal defenses against a criminal charge of assault or aggravated assault, and if we are unable to argue that you did not commit the assault, we may choose one of those affirmative defenses.
An affirmative defense - a defense in which you admit doing it, but argue that you had a legal reason - in an assault case could be that you believed the assault was necessary to prevent the person from harming you or someone else, or to prevent the person from stealing your property.
Contact us for a criminal case evaluation on any charge of assault in the state of Texas. We can help you assess your options and let you know what we can do to help you.
