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Category: Penal Code

Sexual Assault in Texas

Posted on April 5, 2018April 17, 2019 by 2nd Year Intern

The crime of Sexual Assault (interchangeable with “Rape” in Texas law) is codified in Texas Penal Code 22.011. Definition of Sexual Assault Section 22.011(a) says a person has committed Sexual Assault if: (1)  the person intentionally or knowingly: (A) causes the penetration of the anus or sexual organ of another person by any means, without…

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Aggravated Assault Texas – Jail Time, Punishment, Fines

Posted on April 5, 2018April 17, 2019 by 2nd Year Intern

Aggravated Assault is a serious crime under Texas law. Let’s take a look the statutory definition of the offense. Definition Texas Penal Code Section 22.02(a)(1)-(2) states that an individual can be found guilty of Aggravated Assault if he or she: causes serious bodily injury to another, including his or her spouse or uses or exhibits…

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Lawyer Spotlight

This month we feature Eric Benavides a criminal attorney in Houston, Texas. He is the founder of The Benavides Law Group. We find many media outlets and reporters and bloggers wanting to quote his blog at EricBenavides.com or our blog at HoustonCriminalAttorney.us, and in order to further facilitate these media mentions, our owner has commissioned this 2nd legal blog here at TakingCareOfTexas.org. Contact us at this DUI Lawyer Cost & Fees Website.

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