Brett PodolskyBrett Podolsky

  • Home
  • Attorney Profile
    • Hire an Affordable Houston Attorney
  • Practice Areas
    • Abuse
      • Child Abuse
      • Child Abandonment
      • Child Injury
      • Child Protective Services
      • Child Sexual Abuse
      • Elder Abuse
      • Hate Crimes
      • Protective Order Violations
      • Stalking
    • Drug Charges
      • Cocaine
      • Drug Possession
      • Drug Possession Penalties
      • Drug Trafficking Penalties
      • Marijuana
      • Manufacture of Controlled Substances
      • Methamphetamine
      • Possession of Controlled Substances
    • DWI
      • ALR Hearings
      • First Offense DWI
      • Second or Third DWI
      • DWI Penalties
      • DWI Blood Test
      • Underage DWI
      • DWI with a Minor Passenger
      • Intoxicated Manslaughter
    • Federal Crimes
      • Bank Robbery
      • Federal Drug Charges
      • Federal Wire Fraud
    • Internet Crimes
      • Internet Sex Crimes
      • Online Impersonation
      • Online Solicitation of a Minor
    • Sex Crimes
      • Aggravated Sexual Assault
      • Child Molestation
      • Child Pornography
      • Child Sexual Abuse
      • Date Rape
      • Improper Photography or Visual Recording
      • Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student
      • Indecency with a Child
      • Indecent Exposure
      • Internet Sex Crimes
      • Public Lewdness
      • Prostitution
      • Sexual Assault
      • Sexual Assault of a Child
      • Sex Crime Investigation
      • Sex Crimes Penalties
      • Sex Offender Registration
      • Prostitution Solicitation
      • Statutory Rape
    • Theft & Property Crimes
      • Arson
      • Bank Robbery
      • Burglary
      • Criminal Trespassing
      • Embezzlement
      • Robbery
      • Shoplifting
    • White-Collar Lawyer
      • Check Fraud
      • Compounding Pharmacy Fraud
      • Credit Card Abuse
      • Forgery
      • Fraud
      • Health Care Fraud
      • Identity Theft
      • Insurance Fraud
      • Medical Fraud
      • Wire Fraud
      • Money Laundering
    • Violent Crimes
      • Assault
      • Aggravated Assault
      • Assault of a Family Member
      • Intoxication Assault
      • Manslaughter
      • Intoxicated Manslaughter
      • Murder
      • Attempted Murder
      • Capital Murder
      • Domestic Violence
      • Hit and Run
      • Kidnapping
      • Terroristic Threats
      • Criminally Negligent Homicide
    • Miscellaneous
      • Driving With a Suspended License
      • Environmental Crimes
      • Evading Arrest
      • Expunction
      • Failure to Appear
      • False Allegations
      • Guns & Weapons
      • Human Trafficking
      • Orders of Non-Disclosure
      • Applying for Parole
      • Personal Injury Attorney
      • Probation Violation
      • Criminal Mischief
      • Misdemeanor Crimes
      • Felony Lawyer
  • Free Ebook
  • Blog
  • Contact
713.227.0087
Schedule a Free Consultation

Aggravated Assault

Aggravated Assault Lawyer – Brett Podolsky

A charge of aggravated assault in Houston can have devastating consequences on the life of the accused. A conviction of a violent crime carries harsh penalties such as prison time, fines, restrictions on government funds such as financial aid for college, and the loss of rights to own weapons. Aggravated assault charges include:

  • Class A assault
  • Aggravated assault with serious bodily injury
  • Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Have you or a loved one been charged with aggravated assault in Houston? Attorney Brett Podolsky has the skill and experience needed to fight your case. Contact his office today and get the help you need.

All too often, an aggravated assault charge occurs during accidental or unintentional situations. Charges sometimes result under conditions in which the defendant feels the need to defend himself or a loved one. Whatever the circumstances surrounding your charge of aggravated assault, it is important to hire a skilled and experienced criminal attorney to aggressively protect your legal rights and your future.

Punishments for Aggravated Assault

A charge of aggravated assault is tried in a Texas court of law as a felony and the punitive action is determined by the severity of the case. If the accused is convicted of inflicting bodily harm to the victim, or using a deadly weapon, a conviction results in a second degree felony and a prison sentence of two to 20 years. The most severe cases, which involve aggravated assault against a family member with a deadly weapon, or an attack on a public servant or witness, are considered first degree felonies and are  punishable up to 99 years in prison. Additionally, a fine of up to $10,000 may be adjudicated for each conviction.

Defending Aggravated Assault Cases

A skilled criminal defense attorney can analyze your case and determine the best defense strategy to protect your rights including:

  • Self-defense: The amount of force rendered must be equal to the force inflicted upon the defendant during the act.
  • The defense of others: The defendant must demonstrate the counter force used against the plaintiff was “reasonable” as a means to protect another person.
  • Prevention of a crime: Using force as a means in preventing a crime may be a defense if the force used is proportionate to the violence used by the plaintiff.
  • Defense of property: In certain situations, it is legal to use force to protect your property.

Contact a Houston Aggravated Assault Attorney

An experienced criminal lawyer understands that there are two sides to every story. He will work tirelessly to get your charges dismissed or reduced. He will stand by you, evaluate every detail of your case, and prepare an aggressive defense.

Brett Podolsky

Brett A. Podolsky
917 Franklin St. Ste 510,
Houston,TX77002

(713) 227-0087 / Answered 24/7 (713) 227-9900
info@brettpodolsky.com

Brett A. Podolsky 917 Franklin St. Ste 510, Houston,TX77002

Home Resources
Attorney Profile Blog
Free-ebook Contact Us

Copyright © 2025 Brett A. Podolsky

Legal Disclaimer and Privacy Policy