ASSAULT FAM HOUSE MEM IMPEDE BREATH CIRCULAT

Under Texas law, a person who chokes or suffocates a family member, roommate, or person they are dating may be charged with a third degree felony assault. If the person has previously been convicted of any type of assault they may be charged with a second degree felony. This enhancement applies even if the prior assault was a Class C misdemeanor.

The Texas Penal Code says an assault is subject to felony enhancement when:

In Travis County, Texas this type of felony assault case may be listed on the criminal courts dockets as ASSAULT FAM/HOUSE MEM IMPEDE BREATH/CIRCULAT

Please see my Assault Family Violence FAQ page for more information.

I am a Criminal Defense Attorney in Austin, Texas

I defend people accused of family violence assault in Travis County. Please call me at (512) 480-9020 or send an email to inquiry@pacefirm.com if you or someone you love was charged with family violence assault here in Austin.