What Are the Different Types of Assault Charges I Could Face?
Criminal assault is a serious misdemeanor or felony crime that could result in jail time and other severe penalties. It can happen in many kinds of situations, such as at work, in your home, or on the street randomly. However, it is important to realize that there are different ways you could be accused for assaulting someone, because there are various types of circumstances that could lead to this crime of an assault charge.
What Are the Types of Criminal Assault I Could Be Charged With?
Felonious assault: this is an unlawful attack or attempted attack that is accomplished through physical force or violence and causes an injury to the other person. This type of assault could involve weapons that result in serious injury, or the serious injury could have resulted from using hands, fists, or feet.
Simple assault: This assault occurs when a weapon is not used and the injuries of the victim resulting from the act are minor.
Physical assault: This assault causes grievous bodily harm and sometimes occurs prior to the act of murder or aggravated assault.
Aggravated assault: This occurs when there is the use of a weapon and/or a significant amount of increase force.
Sexual assault: This involves the use of force against the will and consent of the victim, and can result in rape, molestation, sodomy or a similar sexual offense.
Verbal assault: This is a non-physical, oral type of assault that can result in an emotional and/or psychological injury to the victim, rather than a physical injury.
If you have recently been accused of any type of assault that is listed, you should contact an attorney immediately. Our assault attorneys at the Goolsby Law Firm can help minimize the charges and penalties that you are facing, and we will help build you a strong defense. Contact us today to get started on your case.
Mike Goolsby
A veteran in both civil court cases and criminal defense, Mike Goolsby is a respected lawyer with more than 16 years of experience practicing law. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of North Texas in 1990, followed by his J.D. from the prestigious Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1994. After earning his law degree, Mr. Goolsby worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. As a trial lawyer, he was able to gain exceptional access to the criminal court system in this major metropolitan area, giving him immeasurable, distinct experience that helped him build a solid foundation for his own private legal practice. Mr. Goolsby went on to practice civil law for Maverick Acceptance Group, a venture capital company. Here, he gained invaluable knowledge of the civil side of the law, adding to his already diverse portfolio of legal expertise. In 1999, he opened the doors of The Goolsby Law Firm and has been successfully serving the residents of North Texas ever since. As an attorney, Mr. Goolsby combines his experience in both the civil and criminal fields to offer unmatched legal representation to his clients. With a long list of satisfied clients, Mr. Goolsby continues to build his practice through fair and aggressive legal defense.