The Woodlands Township Board of Directors received a sobering report on crime statistics in the fourth quarter of 2017, including a double-digit percentage increase in assaults as well as the verification of two murder-suicide incidents in October and December.
The authorities highlighted three main areas of crime: homicides, assaults, and robberies.
There were 93 assaults, which is an increase of 19 percent (from the prior quarter. The majority of them were all family related, according to authorities.
For the year of 2017, authorities provided statistics which showed 254 family violence assaults as well as an additional 129 non-family assaults.
Authorities said the definition of a family assault is wide-ranging and can include several forms of unwanted touching such as merely grabbing another person’s wrist.
In 2016, there were 223 family-related assaults reported as well as 132 non-family assaults registered, according to township documents.
Assault is one of the most common criminal charges in Texas. If not defended properly by an assault lawyer, it could lead to a more serious consequence.
The above fact-finding is just one of the many examples by you should consider hiring an experienced lawyer to help you properly defend your case.
Assault conviction may lead to:
- Loss of custody of your children.
- Loss of your job
- Loss of housing or your lease.
- Penalties ranging from a fine of up to $500 – $10,000 and up to 2 – 20 years in prison, depending on whether the charge is classified as a misdemeanor or felony.
- If you are an immigrant or a temporary citizen of the United States, you could be deported back to your home country.
- Loss of the right to own or possess a firearm.
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