Midland Violent Crime Attorney
What Is Considered a Violent Crime in Texas?
Violent crimes are the most serious types of crimes, and are typically associated with the use of force or violence. These crimes often involve the use of a weapon or the threat of physical harm. Because of the serious nature of these crimes, they are typically heavily penalized with jail time and steep fines. You need a strong and experienced Midland violent crime lawyer to help you fight for your rights and protect your future.
Contact Tommy W. Hull, PC today at (432) 223-0044 for a free case review.
Types of Violent Crimes
Violent crimes can include:
- Assault
- Aggravated assault
- Battery
- Domestic violence
- Rape
- Sexual assault
- Kidnapping
- Carjacking
In Texas, violent crimes are classified as either a third-degree felony or a second-degree felony. The level of the felony is determined by the severity of the crime and the circumstances surrounding the crime. For example, the use of a deadly weapon during the commission of a violent crime will result in an increased penalty.
Penalties for Violent Crimes in Texas
The penalties for violent crimes in Texas can be very severe. The type of penalty will depend on the type of crime committed and the circumstances surrounding the crime. For example, assault is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $4,000. Aggravated assault, however, is a felony punishable by up to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
Other penalties for violent crimes can include:
- Restitution to the victim for any injuries or property damage
- Loss of gun rights
- Loss of professional licenses
- Loss of child custody rights
- Probation
- Community service
Why You Need a Midland Violent Crime Attorney
If you have been accused of a violent crime, you need to speak with a Midland violent crime lawyer as soon as possible. The prosecution will be working hard to convict you of the crime, and you need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side.
Contact Tommy W. Hull, PC today at (432) 223-0044 for a free case review.
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Assault Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury Enhanced to a 1st Degree
The client was a local business owner who was charged with causing several fractures to the jaw and teeth of an unruly patron he removed from his ...
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Assault Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Client was charged with aggravated assault for firing a shot into another individual’s tire as they were trying to drive off. Client was a retired man ...
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Assault Assault Family Violence by Strangulation
Client was charged with a felony for allegedly assaulting his mother in law by choking her. It was clear to me that the only contact my client made with ...
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Theft Burglary of a Habitation Committing Sexual Assault
Client was alleged to have entered a trailer house without consent and raped a women that he knew. The reality was that he had permission to be inside ...
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Driver's License Suspension Driver's License Suspension Hearing
The State attempted to suspend my client's driver's license because he refused to submit to a blood sample during a DWI stop. After reviewing the police ...
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DWI Driving While Intoxicated
Client was a local attorney who backed into an off duty officer’s vehicle in a restaurant parking lot. I launched an all-out attack on the unreliable ...
Unlike some attorneys, Tommy doesn't sugar coat things just to make you feel good. Instead, he provides honest and reliable legal representation so you know exactly what to expect during all stages of the criminal defense process.