Aggravated Assault Defense Attorney in Midland, TX

Not Guilty Verdicts on Aggravated Assault. A Former Prosecutor Who Knows How These Cases Are Built.

Tommy W. Hull, PC has secured Not Guilty jury verdicts on both Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury Enhanced to a 1st Degree and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Attorney Tommy Hull built these cases as a former chief felony prosecutor for the state of Texas before dedicating his practice to criminal defense. That background means he knows precisely how the Midland County District Attorney’s Office constructs aggravated assault charges and where those cases are most vulnerable.

With more than 15 years of Texas criminal justice experience, Attorney Hull defends clients facing felony assault charges in Midland County and Odessa. If you’ve been charged, contacting an aggravated assault defense attorney in Midland, TX, early in the process matters.

Call Tommy W. Hull, PC at (432) 223-0044 to schedule a free consultation. The earlier Attorney Hull can review the facts, the more options may be available to build your defense.

Aggravated Assault Under Texas Law

Under Texas Penal Code Section 22.02, a simple assault becomes aggravated assault when the person either causes serious bodily injury to another or uses or exhibits a deadly weapon during the assault. Serious bodily injury is defined under Texas Penal Code Section 1.07(a)(46) as injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes death, causes serious permanent disfigurement, or results in the protracted loss or impairment of a bodily member or organ.

A deadly weapon includes firearms and knives, but also any object used in a manner capable of causing death or serious bodily injury. The weapon doesn’t have to be fired or cause injury. Displaying it during the assault is enough to trigger the enhancement.

The charge classifications carry significant penalty ranges:

• Second-degree felony (default): 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000
• First-degree felony (enhanced): 5 to 99 years or life imprisonment and a fine up to $10,000, applicable when a deadly weapon causes serious bodily injury to a family or household member, the assault targets a public servant or security officer in the performance of their duties, or the actor knowingly discharges a firearm at a habitation, building, or vehicle while reckless as to whether it is occupied and causes serious bodily injury

A deadly weapon finding also restricts community supervision eligibility. When a deadly weapon was used or exhibited during the commission of the offense, Texas law prohibits a judge from granting community supervision after conviction.

How Attorney Hull Defends Aggravated Assault Cases in Midland

Attorney Hull’s prosecutorial background gives him an advantage many defense attorneys can’t replicate. He spent years building felony assault cases for the state and understands what evidence prosecutors depend on and where it tends to fall short. That knowledge shapes every defense strategy he develops, and his Not Guilty verdicts on Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury Enhanced to a 1st Degree and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon reflect it.

Depending on the facts, potential defense angles include:

• Self-defense and defense of third parties: Under Texas Penal Code Sections 9.31 and 9.32, self-defense is a recognized justification. When properly raised, the prosecution must disprove it beyond a reasonable doubt. The defendant doesn’t carry the burden of proving justification.
• Challenging deadly weapon classification: Whether an object qualifies as a deadly weapon depends on how it was used. Successfully challenging that classification can reduce an aggravated assault charge to a simple assault misdemeanor.
• Challenging serious bodily injury: When the prosecution relies on injury severity rather than a weapon, contesting whether the injuries meet the legal threshold is a direct path to reducing the charge.
• Lack of intent: The statute requires intentional, knowing, or reckless conduct. Undermining the prosecution’s theory of intent can defeat the charge entirely.
• Misidentification and witness inconsistencies: Witness accounts in assault cases frequently contain gaps or contradictions that a detail-oriented defense can expose.

No two aggravated assault cases in Midland County are identical. Attorney Hull gives each case individualized attention, and the defense strategy reflects the specific facts, not a template.

How Felony Assault Cases Move Through Midland County Courts

Aggravated assault is prosecuted by the Midland County District Attorney’s Office and heard in the Midland County District Courts. The process typically moves from arrest through grand jury review, arraignment, and a series of pretrial settings before any trial date is set.

Bond Conditions & Case Management

Bond conditions following arrest may restrict contact with the alleged victim or impose other requirements. Violating those conditions can affect jail status and how the court views the case going forward. Attorney Hull advises clients on compliance from the moment he is retained.

Negotiation vs. Trial

Deferred adjudication may be available for some defendants. Successful completion of its conditions can result in case dismissal, though availability depends on the charge level, the defendant’s history, and the Midland County District Attorney’s Office’s position. Whether to negotiate or take a case to trial turns on the strength of the evidence, what the prosecution has offered, and how comparable cases have resolved locally. Tommy W. Hull, PC gives clients honest guidance at every stage so they understand their options before any decision is made.

Speak With an Aggravated Assault Defense Lawyer in Midland Today

An aggravated assault charge in Midland, TX, carries consequences that extend well beyond a trial verdict. The window to investigate the facts, identify weaknesses in the state’s case, and preserve defense options is limited. Tommy W. Hull, PC offers a free consultation for clients facing these charges in Midland County and the surrounding Odessa area.

Attorney Hull has the trial record and prosecutorial background to defend aggravated assault charges at every level. Call (432) 223-0044 or reach out through the online contact form to schedule your consultation.