Assault Defense Attorney

Defending Against Assault Charges in Texas

Assault charges in Texas range from Class C misdemeanors to first-degree felonies depending on the circumstances. Even a misdemeanor assault conviction can result in a permanent criminal record that follows you for life, affecting your employment prospects, housing applications, and professional licensing.

Under Texas law, assault does not require physical contact - threatening someone with imminent bodily injury or causing offensive physical contact can be enough. Attorney Canlas will examine the specific facts of your situation, identify defenses such as self-defense or defense of others, and build the most effective strategy to protect you.

Domestic violence assault charges carry additional complications including potential protective orders and impacts on child custody matters. Attorney Canlas handles these sensitive situations with the discretion and expertise they require.

Assault Cases We Defend

Common Assault Defense Strategies

• Self-defense - you had a reasonable belief that force was necessary to protect yourself
• Defense of others - you were protecting a third party from imminent harm
• Consent - the alleged victim consented to the physical contact
• Challenging the credibility and motivation of the complaining witness
• Lack of intent - the contact was accidental and not intentional
• Constitutional challenges to evidence collected during the investigation