URGENT: Assault charges in Travis County can escalate quickly, especially when they involve domestic violence allegations, road rage incidents, or bar fights. With Governor Abbott's 2025 bail reform initiatives, some assault defendants may face stricter bond conditions or longer jail holds before trial.

If you're also facing DWI charges, family law issues, or protective orders, assault convictions can destroy your custody rights, professional licenses, and employment opportunities. Don’t let one incident ruin your life.

Austin Assault Statistics You Need to Know:
• Over 12,000 assault cases filed annually in Travis County
• 40% of assault charges involve alcohol-related incidents
• Domestic violence assault cases automatically trigger protective orders
• Assault convictions can disqualify you from gun ownership
• Professional licenses (medical, legal, teaching) are at risk with assault convictions

Class C Assault (Threat Only)
Threatening bodily injury without physical contact – Up to $500 fine, no jail time

Class A Assault (Simple Assault)
Intentionally causing bodily injury or threatening with a weapon – Up to 1 year in jail, $4,000 fine

Third-Degree Felony Assault
Assault against public servants, security officers, or family members with prior domestic violence history – 2–10 years prison, $10,000 fine

Second-Degree Felony (Aggravated Assault)
Using a deadly weapon or causing serious bodily injury – 2–20 years prison, $10,000 fine

First-Degree Felony (Aggravated Assault)
Against public safety officers or with prior felony convictions – 5–99 years prison, $10,000 fine

Bar Fights and Downtown Incidents
6th Street and Rainey Street altercations often result in mutual combat charges where both parties can be arrested

Road Rage on Austin Highways
I-35, MoPac, and US-183 traffic stress leads to confrontations that prosecutors charge aggressively

Domestic Violence Allegations
Family law disputes that result in automatic protective orders and emergency child custody modifications

Sports and Entertainment Venue Fights
UT football games, ACL Festival, and SXSW events where alcohol and crowds create volatile situations

Workplace Altercations
Construction sites, restaurants, and office disputes that threaten professional licenses and employment

Assault arrests often trigger multiple legal issues. We frequently handle:

• DWI charges when assault occurs during traffic stops or accidents
• Protective orders filed simultaneously with assault charges
• Child custody modifications triggered by assault arrests affecting parenting rights
• Divorce proceedings where assault allegations shift leverage and property division
• Professional license defense for doctors, lawyers, teachers, nurses facing disciplinary action
• Expungement and record sealing after successful defense or deferred adjudication
• Immigration consequences for non-citizens facing deportation from assault convictions

At RRK Law Office, we coordinate your assault defense with family law and professional license protection under one roof — ensuring your strategy protects every aspect of your life.

Bond Hearings Within 48 Hours
Travis County judges set high bonds for assault cases, especially domestic violence charges

Protective Orders Issued Immediately
Emergency protective orders can remove you from your home and restrict child contact

Professional License Reporting
Medical boards, state bars, and teaching certification agencies must be notified within days

Employment Background Checks
Even arrests (not just convictions) can appear on background checks and cost you job opportunities

Challenge the Evidence
Surveillance video, witness statements, and police reports often contain inconsistencies we can exploit

Self-Defense Claims
Texas law allows reasonable force to protect yourself, your family, and your property

Mutual Combat Defense
When both parties engaged willingly, prosecutors may struggle to prove who was the aggressor

Lack of Intent
Accidents, defensive reactions, and misunderstandings don’t meet the legal standard for assault

Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Alternative sentencing through counseling programs instead of jail time

Don’t let an assault charge destroy your career, custody rights, or freedom. The Law Offices of RRK have successfully defended hundreds of assault cases in Travis County — from dismissals to reduced charges to deferred adjudication that keeps convictions off your record.

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