Assault charges in Texas cover a wide range—from a misdemeanor allegation to a first-degree felony—and they very often come down to conflicting accounts of what actually happened. At Roeder Witt, we defend clients throughout Ellis County and Waxahachie against assault and violent-crime charges, bringing the insight of former prosecutors to every case. 

Texas law treats assault on a spectrum. Simple assault can be a misdemeanor, while aggravated assault—involving a weapon or serious bodily injury—is a felony carrying years in prison. Charges involving family members, public servants, or weapons carry enhanced penalties. Where your case falls on that spectrum has enormous consequences, and the line is often more arguable than the initial charge suggests. 

Violent-crime cases are rarely as one-sided as the police report makes them look. We investigate the full story: who the witnesses are, what the alleged injuries actually show, whether there's video or physical evidence, and whether the accusation holds up. Self-defense, defense of others, and false or exaggerated accusations are real and common in these cases, and we build those defenses from day one. The state carries the burden of proving every element beyond a reasonable doubt—we make sure it's held to that standard.

Contact Roeder Witt, PLLC for a confidential consultation about your defense.