2240), Sec. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. (4) "Sports participant" means a person who participates in any official capacity with respect to an interscholastic, intercollegiate, or other organized amateur or professional athletic competition and includes an athlete, referee, umpire, linesman, coach, instructor, administrator, or staff member. Read the code on findlaw explore resources for. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 809, Sec. Sept. 1, 2003. (3) "Household" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.005, Family Code. The lowest level of an offense that someone can be charged with is a Class C misdemeanor. by Section 71.0021(b), 71.003, or 71.005, Family Code, if: (A)it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously 53a-60. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 1259), Sec. is a conviction of the offense listed. (a) A person commits an offense if he recklessly engages in conduct that places another in imminent danger of serious bodily injury. 900, Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) A person commits an offense if he knowingly discharges a firearm at or in the direction of: (2) a habitation, building, or vehicle and is reckless as to whether the habitation, building, or vehicle is occupied. Sept. 1, 1999. 335, Sec. 12.23. class c misdemeanor . CONSENT AS DEFENSE TO ASSAULTIVE CONDUCT. Jan. 1, 1974. 1.01, eff. Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 294, Sec. 223, Sec. 7031 Koll Center Pkwy, Pleasanton, CA 94566. 1.01, eff. Added by Acts 1984, 68th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 22.021. Sept. 1, 2003. Sept. 1, 1994; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. a service within the scope of the contract. 2, eff. INDECENT ASSAULT. 4.02, eff. Search Texas Statutes. Sept. 1, 1981; Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2397, ch. under another section of this code, the actor may be prosecuted under either section Class C Misdemeanors Are Minor Crimes. 662, Sec. 28, eff. There is no bail bond amount in this case, and the defendant is released to appear for a court date. Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 2.017, eff. 1576), Sec. (a) A person commits an offense if, without the other person's consent and with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person, the person: (1) touches the anus, breast, or any part of the genitals of another person; (2) touches another person with the anus, breast, or any part of the genitals of any person; (3) exposes or attempts to expose another person's genitals, pubic area, anus, buttocks, or female areola; or. 399, Sec. 739, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 16, Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Read our blog or contact The Clark Law Firm today to learn about the differences between simple assault and aggravated assault in Texas. OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON CHAPTER 22. (c-1) For purposes of Subsection (c), it is presumed that a person engaged in conduct that places a child in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment if: (1) the person manufactured, possessed, or in any way introduced into the body of any person the controlled substance methamphetamine in the presence of the child; (2) the person's conduct related to the proximity or accessibility of the controlled substance methamphetamine to the child and an analysis of a specimen of the child's blood, urine, or other bodily substance indicates the presence of methamphetamine in the child's body; or. 1, eff. HARASSMENT BY PERSONS IN CERTAIN FACILITIES; HARASSMENT OF PUBLIC SERVANT. -1st Degree Felony-. 38, eff. Texas Penal Code - Penal 22.012 - Findlaw (c) If conduct that constitutes an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under another law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section, the other law, or both. (a) A person commits an offense if, with intent to promote or assist the commission of suicide by another, he aids or attempts to aid the other to commit or attempt to commit suicide. 282 (H.B. 91), Sec. ASSAULTIVE OFFENSES Sec. (B)in retaliation for or on account of the person's or employee's performance of Section 3.04 does not apply to criminal episodes prosecuted under both this section and another section of this code. 14, Sec. (a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; (ii)in retaliation for or on account of the person's or employee's performance of September 1, 2015. 1, eff. normal breathing or circulation of the blood of the person by applying pressure to If simple assault involves assaulting an athlete or . 1, eff. 399, Sec. 284(23) to (26), eff. assaulted was a public servant, a security officer, or emergency services personnel (C) the victim is an elderly individual or a disabled individual. September 1, 2005. Sec. Sec. September 1, 2021. 1, eff. (d) In this section, "correctional or detention facility" means: (2) a "secure correctional facility" or a "secure detention facility" as defined by Section 51.02, Family Code, operated by or under contract with a juvenile board or the Texas Juvenile Justice Department or any other facility operated by or under contract with that department. ASSAULT. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (d) For purposes of Subsection (b), the actor is presumed to have known the person assaulted was a public servant, a security officer, or emergency services personnel if the person was wearing a distinctive uniform or badge indicating the person's employment as a public servant or status as a security officer or emergency services personnel. responsibility within the participant's capacity as a sports participant; or. 202, Sec. Sept. 1, 1981; Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. (a) A person commits an offense if he threatens to commit any offense involving violence to any person or property with intent to: (1) cause a reaction of any type to his threat by an official or volunteer agency organized to deal with emergencies; (2) place any person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury; (3) prevent or interrupt the occupation or use of a building, room, place of assembly, place to which the public has access, place of employment or occupation, aircraft, automobile, or other form of conveyance, or other public place; (4) cause impairment or interruption of public communications, public transportation, public water, gas, or power supply or other public service; (5) place the public or a substantial group of the public in fear of serious bodily injury; or. Penal Code 12.22] Confinement in jail for a te rm not to exceed 180 days Fine not to exceed $2,000 Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. They are the least severe type of misdemeanor. . Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. Sexual Assault Offense Classification. 1, eff. (2) "Tamper" means to alter or add a foreign substance to a consumer product to make it probable that the consumer product will cause serious bodily injury. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT. September 1, 2009. (b-3) Notwithstanding Subsection (b)(2), an offense under Subsection (a)(1) is a felony of the second degree if: (1) the offense is committed against a person whose relationship to or association with the defendant is described by Section 71.0021(b), 71.003, or 71.005, Family Code; (2) it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted of an offense under this chapter, Chapter 19, or Section 20.03, 20.04, or 21.11 against a person whose relationship to or association with the defendant is described by Section 71.0021(b), 71.003, or 71.005, Family Code; and. 738 (H.B. Sec. (e) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor. the person's spouse; (2)intentionally or knowingly threatens another with imminent bodily injury, including when it is a prohibited person of marriage. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. What is the current Texas law about Assault? Sept. 1, 1979; Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 349, ch. (2) a conviction under the laws of another state for an offense containing elements that are substantially similar to the elements of an offense listed in those subsections is a conviction of the offense listed. 142, eff. 2018), Sec. 7, eff. (d)For purposes of Subsection (b), the actor is presumed to have known the person -2nd Degree Felony-. a service within the scope of the contract; (4)a person the actor knows is a security officer while the officer is performing Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. July 22, 1977; Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 260, ch. 543 (H.B. September 1, 2017. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 3607), Sec. 22.041. of the second degree if the offense is committed against a person the actor knows 184), Sec. Assault Causing Bodily Injury. Sept. 1, 2001. September 1, 2021. (b-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), an offense under Subsection (a)(1) is a felony of the third degree if the offense is committed: (1) while the actor is committed to a civil commitment facility; and. 62, Sec. Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5312, ch. Jan. 1, 1974. Nevertheless, they become Class A or B misdemeanor offenses . Section 22.01 Assault, (6) influence the conduct or activities of a branch or agency of the federal government, the state, or a political subdivision of the state. The law defines "family violence" under the Family Code as assault towards a member of the family (by blood) or household. 268 (S.B. 728 (H.B. (f)For the purposes of Subsections (b)(2)(A) and (b-3)(2): (1)a defendant has been previously convicted of an offense listed in those subsections Sept. 1, 1983. 24), Sec. 1, eff. SEXUAL OFFENSES. 1286, Sec. Sec. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, the attorney . Feb. 1, 2004. (b) A person commits an offense if he knowingly or intentionally tampers with a consumer product knowing that the consumer product will be offered for sale to the public or as a gift to another. September 1, 2011. An assault is legally defined as an offensive contact. Assault - last updated April 14, 2021 162, Sec. 16.002, eff. 22.07. 1, eff. 3, eff. consequences of a conviction for assault under Texas Penal Code 22.01. Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (e) For purposes of Subsection (a)(3), the actor is presumed to have known the person was a public servant if the person was wearing a distinctive uniform or badge indicating the person's employment as a public servant. September 1, 2021. 16.003, eff. (1) a defendant has been previously convicted of an offense listed in those subsections committed against a person whose relationship to or association with the defendant is described by Section 71.0021 (b), 71.003, or 71.005, Family Code, if the defendant was adjudged guilty of the offense or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere in return (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly leaves a child in a motor vehicle for longer than five minutes, knowing that the child is: (1) younger than seven years of age; and. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. discharging an official duty, or in retaliation or on account of an exercise of official Over time, the Texas Legislature passes more laws and recently, there has been the passage of a new domestic assault family violence statute (Texas Penal Code 2.01(b)(2),22.01(b)(2)(b)) involving choking or attempting to strangle another person as identified in Texas Penal Code Sections 71.0021(b), 71.003, or 71.005: (3) "Security officer" means a commissioned security officer as defined by Section 1702.002, Occupations Code, or a noncommissioned security officer registered under Section 1702.221, Occupations Code. (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree . (m) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Subsections (a)(1), (2), and (3) for injury to a disabled individual that the person did not know and could not reasonably have known that the individual was a disabled individual, as defined by Subsection (c), at the time of the offense. 873 (S.B. 2, eff. 1, eff. 22.01. 1 to 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1994; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 22.06. convicted of an offense under this chapter, Chapter 19, or Section 20.03, 20.04, 21.11, or 25.11 against a person whose relationship to or association with the defendant is described More serious offensesthose punishable by longer terms in state jail or prisonfall under the category of felonies. September 1, 2015. 366, Sec. September 1, 2019. Each offense code is associated with the specific Texas Statute and Citation where the level and degree of the offense is stated. 955 (S.B. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1.01. short title sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1 to 3, eff. 1, eff. (d) Except as provided by Subsection (e), an offense under Subsection (b) is: (1) a state jail felony if the actor abandoned the child with intent to return for the child; or. (f) An offense under Subsection (c) is a state jail felony. According to Texas Penal Code, Section 22.01 (a) (3), a person has committed the misdemeanor offense of assault by contact if the person: "Intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative.". 5, eff. 436 (S.B. Sec. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. A person convicted of a misdemeanor in Texas faces the following penalties: for a Class A misdemeanor, up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine for a Class B misdemeanor, up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine, and for a Class C misdemeanor, up to a $500 fine. (B)a person who contracts with the state to perform a service in a civil commitment 15.02(a), eff. 1158, Sec. Sec. (c) Section 25.07(a), Penal Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) A person commits an offense if, in violation of a . committed against a person whose relationship to or association with the defendant Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 2nd Degree Felony for Aggravated Assault. 977, Sec. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. Here is what a prosecutor has to prove in an Assault Family Member case: The identity of the accused citizen intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly caused offensive contact to the alleged complainant September 1, 2021. Sept. 1, 1985; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 788 (S.B. (2) "Elderly individual" has the meaning assigned by Section 22.04(c). Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1994; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 623 (H.B. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence, by act or intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly by omission, causes to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual: (2) serious mental deficiency, impairment, or injury; or. 1286), Sec. Texas Penal Code 22.02 (a) states that a person commits an offense if the person commits assault as defined in 22.01 and the person: Causes serious bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; or Uses or exhibits a deadly weapon during the commission of the assault. 22.09. Under Texas Penal Code Chapter 22, Title Five, assault is a criminal offense when an individual knowingly or intentionally threatens another person or their spouse with imminent bodily injury. 2, eff. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2017. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2019. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4170), Sec. September 1, 2019. 003, Health and Safety Code, emergency room personnel, and other individuals Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. 549), Sec. Assault Family Violence Class A Misdemeanor Conduct caused bodily injury Conduct against someone defined by Texas Family Code Assuming no enhancements apply Up to $4,000 fine; up to 365 days in county jail; or up to 2 years of probation Felony Domestic Violence Charges in Texas Assault Family Violence Impede Breath or Circulation 734 (H.B. 4, eff. entrepreneurship, were lowering the cost of legal services and This chapter does not apply to conduct charged as having been committed against an individual who is an unborn child if the conduct is: (1) committed by the mother of the unborn child; (2) a lawful medical procedure performed by a physician or other health care provider with the requisite consent; (3) a lawful medical procedure performed by a physician or other licensed health care provider with the requisite consent as part of an assisted reproduction as defined by Section 160.102, Family Code; or. 1.02. objectives of code . 900, Sec. (4) the dispensation of a drug in accordance with law or administration of a drug prescribed in accordance with law. 900, Sec. Texas Penal Code Section 22.01 - Assault Texas Statutes Penal Code Title 5 Chapter 22 Section 22.01 Texas Penal Code Sec. Sept. 1, 1979; Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5311, ch. 11, eff. 1, 2, eff. 22.10. (B) regardless of whether the person knows the age of the child at the time of the offense, intentionally or knowingly: (i) causes the penetration of the anus or sexual organ of a child by any means; (ii) causes the penetration of the mouth of a child by the sexual organ of the actor; (iii) causes the sexual organ of a child to contact or penetrate the mouth, anus, or sexual organ of another person, including the actor; (iv) causes the anus of a child to contact the mouth, anus, or sexual organ of another person, including the actor; or, (v) causes the mouth of a child to contact the anus or sexual organ of another person, including the actor; and. Aug. 27, 1979; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 38.111. improper contact with victim sec. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1101, Sec. 00 all the way to decades in prison. 1, eff. Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 21.002(14), eff. (d) An offense under Subsection (a)(3) is a Class A misdemeanor, unless the actor causes pecuniary loss of $1,500 or more to the owner of the building, room, place, or conveyance, in which event the offense is a state jail felony. 1306), Sec. Current as of April 14, An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. Texas penal code penal tx penal section 22.01. Sept. 1, 1987; Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. Sec. SEXUAL ASSAULT. (e) An offense under this section is a felony of the first degree. 896, Sec. Under Texas Penal Code Ch 22.01 - Assault, an individual commits misdemeanor assault if they intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly: Cause bodily injury to another; Threaten bodily injury to another; Cause physical contact with another, while knowing the . LEAVING A CHILD IN A VEHICLE. 8 Digit Number - combo of NCIC and Texas Specific Numbers Literal - as close to the Title of the citation or Chapter as possible - space limitation Statute - the Texas statute, Penal Code, Transportation Code, HSC, etc. (2) not attended by an individual in the vehicle who is 14 years of age or older. 7, 2021). capacity as a sports participant; or, (B)in retaliation for or on account of the participant's performance of a duty or September 1, 2017. Sec. Through social 29), Sec. (3) "Disabled individual" means a person older than 13 years of age who by reason of age or physical or mental disease, defect, or injury is substantially unable to protect the person's self from harm or to provide food, shelter, or medical care for the person's self. 34 (S.B. 1, eff. a duty as a security officer; (5)a person the actor knows is emergency services personnel while the person is providing 1, eff. (3)a Class A misdemeanor if the offense is committed against a pregnant individual Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sexual Assault, except as provided by Subdivision (1) Arson Trafficking of Persons under Section 20A.02 (a) (1), (2), (3), or (4), Penal Code Compelling Prostitution under Section 43.05 (a) (1), Penal Code Felonies with a 7 year statute of limitation: Misapplication of fiduciary property or property of a financial institution Penal Code 12.21] Class A Misdemeanor [T Confinement in jail for a te rm not to exceed one year Fine not to exceed $4,000 Both such fine and confinement Class B Misdemeanor [Tex. (7)a person the actor knows is pregnant at the time of the offense. (b) An offense under Subsection (a)(1) is a Class A misdemeanor, except that the offense is a felony of the third degree if the offense is committed against: (1) a person the actor knows is a public servant while the public servant is lawfully discharging an official duty, or in retaliation or on account of an exercise of official power or performance of an official duty as a public servant; (2) a person whose relationship to or association with the defendant is described by Section 71.0021(b), 71.003, or 71.005, Family Code, if: (A) it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted of an offense under this chapter, Chapter 19, or Section 20.03, 20.04, 21.11, or 25.11 against a person whose relationship to or association with the defendant is described by Section 71.0021(b), 71.003, or 71.005, Family Code; or. 1006, Sec. Assault by contact is an assault where physical contact is involved. The criminal charge of "assault" can mean so many different things in a Texas court, ranging from a credible threat of committing violence to another person to actually inflicting serious bodily injury. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1)"Causes serious Bodily INJURY to another, including the person's spouse". (b-2) Notwithstanding Subsection (b)(1), an offense under Subsection (a)(1) is a felony of the second degree if the offense is committed against a person the actor knows is a peace officer or judge while the officer or judge is lawfully discharging an official duty or in retaliation or on account of an exercise of official power or performance of an official duty as a peace officer or judge. September 1, 2017. Join thousands of people who receive monthly site updates. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 361 (H.B. 788, 6. 334, Sec. Possession of drug paraphernalia (health and safety code 481.125), making a firearm accessible to a child (penal code 46.13), and; All rights reserved. How Texas Penal Code Ch 22.01 Defines Assault. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 3019), Sec. 1052, Sec. Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. In Texas the Penal code lists Assault Family Member charges under the same Assault Statute that covers assaults between strangers. L/D - Level and . Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 2812, ch. Sec. An assault is classified as a class a misdemeanor if bodily injury was caused. 593 (H.B. 573, Sec. Under Texas Penal Code 25.11, you can be convicted of this crime if you commit at least two assaults against a member of your family or household within 12 months. 665 (H.B. to provide the service; or. September 1, 2007. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 594 (H.B. Citation - the specific Citation of the Offense, 37.10(c)(4), 504.946(e)(1), etc. 436 (S.B. September 1, 2019. sec. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 584 (S.B. 1, eff. Texas Penal Code has a specific statute for continuous violence against the family. 1, eff. Assault is a common charge in . When the conduct is engaged in recklessly, the offense is a felony of the second degree. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 549), Sec. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 62, Sec. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. September 1, 2021. September 1, 2005. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 461 (H.B. Sec. These offense codes are 8 digits long, the first four digits consist of the NCIC Classification of the offense and the last four digits are the Texas specific identifier of the offense. the person's spouse; or. Similarly, assault-by-threat and assault-by-contact under 22.01(a)(2)-(3) are Class C misdemeanors. Unless. 1306), Sec. 22.012 Indecent Assault (a) A person commits an offense if, without the other person's consent and with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person, the person: (1) touches the anus, breast, or any part of the genitals of another person; (2) 22.02 Tex Penal Code A person Commits assault as defined in Pen 22.01, and Causes serious bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; or Uses or exhibits a deadly weapon during the commission of the assault Punishment: 2nd Degree Felony, or 1st Degree Felony Lesser Included Offenses: Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. Assault by Threat is a Class C offense in Texas and is subject to fines of up to $500. Sec. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. If simple assault only involves threats of injury or offensive contact, then the offense is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum fine of $500. (B) in retaliation for or on account of the person's or employee's performance of a service within the scope of the contract; (4) a person the actor knows is a security officer while the officer is performing a duty as a security officer; (5) a person the actor knows is emergency services personnel while the person is providing emergency services; (6) a person the actor knows is a process server while the person is performing a duty as a process server; (7) a pregnant individual to force the individual to have an abortion; or. 1259), Sec. 719 (H.B. Copyright 2023, Thomson Reuters. These offenses are the lowest level of misconduct punishable as a crime in texas. Sept. 1, 1983; Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5311, ch. (C) in discharging the firearm, causes serious bodily injury to any person. 977, Sec. 3, eff. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. Section 22.01 of the Texas Penal Code covers a broad range of conduct, everything from Class C misdemeanor assaults to Second Degree Felony Assault. Sept. 1, 1994; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 858 (H.B. September 1, 2005. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 903, Sec. (i) was a victim of family violence, as that term is defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, committed by a person who is also charged with an offense against the child, elderly individual, or disabled individual under this section or any other section of this title; (ii) did not cause a condition described by Subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3); and, (iii) did not reasonably believe at the time of the omission that an effort to prevent the person also charged with an offense against the child, elderly individual, or disabled individual from committing the offense would have an effect; or, (A) the actor was not more than three years older than the victim at the time of the offense; and. 334, Sec. 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