Brazoria County Assault Defense Lawyers
Retain Counsel from a Criminal Defense Attorney in Brazoria & Galveston Counties
Assault is the act of threatening or committing bodily harm or injury against another. The consequences for a conviction can be severe, and you shouldn’t hesitate to retain experienced, high-quality counsel if you’ve been arrested and charged with either one of these crimes.
At the Law Office of Steve O. Gonzalez, we’re fully-committed to your cause and we’re powerful allies fighting in your corner against your prosecution. We believe everyone who faces the harshness of the criminal justice system in Texas deserves the highest quality representation, and our trial-tested advocates have earned a reputation for excellence thanks to our long list of successful cases and optimal outcomes. We’re passionate about what we do, and we’re capable of standing up for you through every step of the process, from the very beginning in your arrest and questioning all the way through the end of your trial. We believe you should have legal counsel you can trust, and that’s why we commit ourselves to the highest standards of ethics and professional conduct.
Arrested and charged with assault? Give us a call today at (832) 900-9867 to request a consultation and review your options.
Assault Penalties
“Simple” assault, or cases where no aggravating or mitigating factors are present, does not require any physical contact in order to warrant a charge and a subsequent conviction. Simple assault charges are usually considered Class A misdemeanors, but could be promoted to felony level in certain circumstances, such as causing “serious bodily injury.”
Penalties for assault in Texas can include:
- Incarceration in jail or state prison
- Large fines
- Permanent criminal record
- Possible loss of rights & privileges
The definitions and penalties for misdemeanor assault crimes are as follows:
- Class C misdemeanor: Threatening bodily harm or making offensive physical contact. Punishable by a fine of up to $500.
- Class B misdemeanor: Committing assault against a sports participant during a performance. Punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.
- Class A misdemeanor: Causing physical bodily injury to another person or making offensive physical contact with an elderly person. Punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a fine of up to $4,000.
Felony Assault
In certain circumstances, assault charges can be escalated to felony-level. These circumstances, known as “aggravating factors,” can include assaulting a family member, a known public servant, an emergency services worker, or an individual of another protected profession, or using a deadly weapon to conduct the assault.
In these instances, the assault charges are promoted to a felony, which means you could face between two and ten years in Texas state prison, plus a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as additional penalties for having a permanent felony record.
The penalties for felony assault crimes are as follows:
- Third degree felony: Up to 10 years in prison, fine of up to $10,000
- Second degree felony: 2 to 20 years in prison, fine of up to $10,000.
- First degree felony: 5 years to life in prison and a fine.
Contact the Law Office of Steve O. Gonzalez and start building your defense today!
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"Experienced and Respected"I am extremely grateful that Mr. Gonzalez represented me in my case. From the very beginning, he was very communicative and made me feel at ease. His legal assistants were also very kind and helpful throughout the process. He is a highly respected attorney whose reputation and expertise are phenomenal.- Anonymous
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"Could not have been better"Was arrested twice in a very short period for invalid license. I was unaware how seriously Brazoria County takes the charge. I was looking at a class A misdemeanor for the second offense and the state had not filed the first. I thought the best possible outcome could be time served and awaiting first offense but Mr Gonzalez got the second offense dropped to a Class C misdemeanor with $100 fine and no filing of the first case I had not even considered that possible in the outcome could not have been better.- Joe
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"Best Lawyer hands down! Your in good hands if you hire them"I was facing a very scary and very serious felony charge and I was innocent! Steve Gonzalez and Kristi fought and got no bill. When they tell you you’re in good hands, you if you don’t take their word for it please take mine! They got me my life back and I could never ever thank them enough for this. The best hands down.- Kevin
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"Best Lawyer hands down"Steve and his law firm are by far the best firm around. They were always in court on time and kept me informed throughout my 3-year process with Steve and his partner Kristina. He ended up getting my case dismissed after that long period. I would like to thank both of them for there and patience with my case it was money well spent and would definitely refer him to everybody.- Former Client
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"Great Attorney"Kristi is fantastic. I recommend her to anyone that needs a DWI attorney. She is knowledgeable and informative. If you want to win the case hire Kristi.- Former Client
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"One of the Greatest"Steve O. Gonzales took the time and effort to navigate through and precisely take care of what needed to be done. He doesn't hold back and goes all out. Most definitely worth the money. He is a good man with good values. Doesn't take any B.S. from the court or the client. Honesty gets Excellent Results.- Sean
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"Phenomenal Lawyers!"I cannot stress enough how highly I recommend this law firm. Recently, I found myself in a challenging situation with a DWI and unlawfully carrying weapon case. However, with the expertise and support of Kristina King, I was able to prove my innocence and have the cases dismissed. During the entire process, Kristina was an exceptional guide. She provided me with invaluable assistance, was incredibly informative, and showcased her extensive knowledge in the field. I genuinely cannot thank her enough for all her hard work. Even though most of my interaction was with Kristina, I must say, Steve and Kristina make an excellent team. I can confidently say that Steve and his associates are highly regarded as the best lawyers. I feel truly fortunate to have had such an amazing team on my side, and I will forever be grateful to the law office of Steve O. Gonzalez. Thank you!- Former Client
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"During the entire process, Kristi was an exceptional guide"I wanted to share my amazing experience I had with Kristina King. I found myself in a challenging situation with a DWI and unlawfully carrying weapon case. However, with the expertise and support of Kristi King, I was able to prove my innocence and have the case dismissed. During the entire process, Kristi was an exceptional guide. She provided me with invaluable assistance, was incredibly informative, and showcased her extensive knowledge in the field. I genuinely cannot thank her enough for all her hard work. I feel truly fortunate to have had such an amazing lawyer on my side, and I will forever be grateful. She goes above and beyond to help you out.- Former Client
Put Experience On Your Side Why Choose Us?
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More than 5,000 Clients Helped Since Start of the Firm
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Serving Spanish-Speaking Clients
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Certified in Breath Tests, Blood Tests and SFSTs
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Former Brazoria County Assistant District Attorney
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Aggressive & Passionate Legal Representation
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Over 32 Years Representing The Accused