Practice Area

Assault Charge

Texas Courts

Situation — How This Comes Up

I was charged with assault after a fight I didn’t start.

What You Need to Know First

Self-defense in Texas is an affirmative defense — which means you have the burden of producing evidence to raise it, even though the prosecution must then disprove it beyond a reasonable doubt.

Full Analysis

Texas assault charges can range from Class A misdemeanors to aggravated felonies. Self-defense is a complete defense but must be affirmatively raised and supported by evidence.

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