A fight outside a Houston bar, a family argument in Pasadena, or a road-rage confrontation on I-45 can lead to different charges depending on one question: how serious does the State believe the incident was?  Whether prosecutors charge you with assault vs aggravated assault in Texas usually depends on injury level, weapon allegations, and…

People often use “assault” and “battery” as if they mean the same thing. Whether in a Houston bar argument, a Harris County family dispute, or a parking lot shove, the confusion is understandable. However, distinguishing assault vs. battery is important because their meanings vary under common law, Texas criminal law, and civil lawsuits. What…