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What to Know About Assault Charges

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Oct 20, 2026 | 0 Comments

⚖️ Charged with Assault? Don't Face It Alone 🛡️

A heated argument, a bar fight, a misunderstanding that got out of hand. Assault charges can happen to anyone, and the consequences can follow you for years. 👇

🔍 Assault charges can include:
👊 Physical contact, or even the threat of harm, depending on your state's laws
⚠️ Simple vs. aggravated assault, which carry very different penalties
👨‍👩‍👧 Domestic-related allegations, which often come with additional consequences

😟 What's at stake?
Penalties can include jail or prison time, fines, protective orders, and a criminal record that can affect your job, housing, and gun rights.

But an accusation is NOT a conviction. 💪 Every case has two sides, and strong defenses may include:

✅ Self-defense or defense of others
✅ Lack of intent
✅ Mistaken identity
✅ False accusations or exaggerated claims
✅ Insufficient or unreliable evidence
✅ Violations of your constitutional rights

🚨 If you've been accused or arrested:
🤐 Remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you
🚫 Don't contact the accuser or violate any protective order
📱 Don't post about the incident on social media
📞 Call an attorney right away

The decisions you make in the first 48 hours can shape the outcome of your case. ⏰

Our experienced criminal defense team will listen to your side and fight to protect your future. 🙌

📞 Call for a confidential consultation

About the Author

Scott Markowitz

Scott Markowitz is a 2nd generation attorney, graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Houston Law School. He is a Texas Gulf Coast native and established the Markowitz Law Firm in 1994. "Empathetic and tenacious" is how some describe Scott. Those qualities coupled with his robu...

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