San Antonio Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon Defense Lawyers
Ramos & Del Cueto is a San Antonio criminal defense firm with nearly 100 years of combined experience in serious felony and violent criminal cases across Texas. We serve clients in English and Spanish throughout Bexar County and South Texas.
Understanding Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon Charges In Texas
Under Texas Penal Code Section 22.02, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon occurs when a person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes serious bodily injury to another while using or exhibiting a deadly weapon, or threatens another with imminent bodily injury while displaying such a weapon.
Texas courts define “deadly weapon” broadly. Firearms and knives automatically qualify. Courts also classify vehicles, bottles and other everyday objects as deadly weapons when prosecutors establish that a person used or displayed those objects in a way capable of causing death or serious bodily injury.
What Are The Penalties For Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon In Texas?
A conviction for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Texas carries severe, lasting consequences. Depending on the circumstances, you face the following:
- Second-degree felony: Two to 20 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines for most aggravated assault with a deadly weapon convictions.
- First-degree felony: Five to 99 years or life in prison when the offense causes serious bodily injury to a family member, household member, dating partner or certain other protected individuals.
- Permanent loss of firearm rights: A felony conviction bars you from ever owning or possessing a firearm under state and federal law.
- Immigration consequences: Noncitizens face deportation, denied re-entry or loss of legal status following a felony conviction.
- Employment and licensing barriers: A felony record follows you on every background check and limits access to many jobs and professional licenses.
These consequences follow you for the rest of your life.
What Are Common Defenses To Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon Charges?
Our skilled San Antonio assault defense lawyers build a strategy around the specific details of your situation, not a one-size-fits-all approach. Common defenses in these cases include:
- Self-defense or defense of others
- Defense of property
- Lack of intent
- Insufficient or unreliable evidence
- Unlawful stop, search or seizure
- Misidentification
- False accusation
- No deadly weapon used or exhibited
Our attorneys understand how Bexar County prosecutors build aggravated assault cases because several of them built those cases themselves. That firsthand experience shows us exactly how the state prepares to win, and we use that knowledge to challenge its case from every angle.
Why Choose Ramos & Del Cueto To Fight Your Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon Charges?
Violent crime defense in San Antonio demands a team with real, verifiable experience in serious felony cases. Here is what Ramos & Del Cueto brings to yours:
- Attorney Rolando Ramos: Serving as an appointed magistrate judge since 2003 and sitting on the Ethics Review Board, attorney Ramos brings a perspective to criminal defense that few private attorneys carry.
- Attorney Del Cueto: A former felony prosecutor, attorney Del Cueto brings direct knowledge of how the state builds and presents its case against defendants at trial.
- Attorney Jason Todd: attorney Todd‘s time at the district attorney’s office gives our team direct insight into how Bexar County prosecutors approach violent felony cases.
- Nearly 100 years of combined experience: Our five-attorney team carries close to a century of experience in serious criminal matters across Texas, with three attorneys bringing more than 24 years of practice each.
- Multiple recognitions: Select Bexar County criminal defense attorneys in our firm have been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers and have received additional peer recognition.
We have built our reputation across Bexar County and South Texas through real results for real people, case after case.
Schedule A Confidential Consultation With A Bexar County Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon Defense Attorney
Our attorneys at Ramos & Del Cueto are here to fight for you with the dignity and respect you deserve. Call our San Antonio office today at 210-761-6004 or reach out to us online to speak with an experienced San Antonio aggravated assault with a deadly weapon defense lawyer.