Assault Defense

Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

Assault Defense

Assault charges range from Class A misdemeanors to first-degree felonies. Trey Loftin has obtained Not Guilty verdicts in aggravated assault with a deadly weapon cases.

Assault Charges in Texas

Texas assault law covers a wide range of conduct — from threatening someone with bodily injury to causing serious physical harm with a deadly weapon. The severity of the charge depends on the nature of the alleged conduct, the relationship between the parties, and whether a weapon was involved.

Simple Assault (Class A)
Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury — up to 1 year jail and $4,000 fine.
Aggravated Assault (2nd Degree Felony)
Causing serious bodily injury or using a deadly weapon — 2–20 years prison and up to $10,000 fine.
Aggravated Assault (1st Degree Felony)
Against a public servant, domestic partner, or with certain weapons — 5–99 years prison.
Assault by Contact (Class C)
Intentionally or knowingly causing physical contact the victim finds offensive — up to $500 fine.

Defense Strategies

Common defenses in assault cases include self-defense, defense of others, defense of property, consent, and challenging the credibility of the alleged victim's account. Trey investigates every aspect of the alleged incident — surveillance footage, witness statements, medical records, and the history between the parties — to build the strongest possible defense.

Charged With Assault?

An assault conviction can follow you for life. Call Trey Loftin today for a free, confidential consultation.

Call 817-441-8933 — Free Consultation