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If you have been issued an assault ticket in Dallas it is imperative that you handle the matter properly in order to protect yourself from the very serious consequences that a conviction can cause.  This article is intended to help you understand the laws that apply to Dallas assault tickets and what needs to be done in order to protect yourself from an assault conviction.  If you would like to discuss your case with an experienced assault defense lawyer in Dallas after reading this article we encourage you to contact our office today.

 

Assault Laws In Dallas Municipal Court

Dallas Municipal Court is responsible for maintaining cases that are classified as class “c” misdemeanors.  These types of assault violations are categorized into two basic categories.  Those categories are as follows:

• Assault By Contact – An assault by contact case in Dallas is categorized as one in which the alleged victim is touched in an offensive manner that the assailant knew or should have known would have been offensive.  Some types of assault by contact cases that our office has handled in the past are as follows:
  • Biting A Person
  • Slapping A Person
  • Punching A Person
  • Spitting On A Person
  • Pushing A Person
• Assault By Threat – An assault by threat ticket in Dallas Municipal Court is pretty much identical in the amount of evidence necessary to establish the charge.  The only difference is that the actual contact need not occur.  The assailant need only put the alleged victim in fear of the action occuring by means of a verbal threat or movement.  Examples of assault by threat cases in Dallas are as follows:
  • “I am going to kick your ass”
  • “I am going to hurt you bad”
  • Lunging toward a person

 

Defending An Assault Case In Dallas

In order to defend an assault case you must first start with the correct plea.  Any other plea other than “not guilty” will waive very important rights that are imperative to insuring a proper defense.  If any other plea will waive your ability to request evidence that will be used against you.  Not guilty allows you to use the threat of trial as leverage to insure that the best possible deal can be negotiated short of actually going to trial.

 

Once the correct plea has been entered, you would be wise to consult with an experienced assault defense attorney in Dallas because the case will move very quickly thereafter.  You will be required to file motions for discover, motions in limine and present evidence before the court in a way that will allow the jury to evaluate it.  If these things are not done properly then it can have a huge impact on the outcome of your assault case.  We encourage you to call us today if you would like our experienced attorneys to help you with your assault ticket in Dallas.

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