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Austin & Dallas Aggravated Assault Defense Attorney

While a simple assault is a misdemeanor crime, an aggravated assault is a felony. A simple assault is elevated to an aggravated assault in many ways, including the use of a deadly weapon during the commission of the assault; causing serious bodily injury; assaulting a police officer, security guard or other public servant; and assaulting a prospective witness or informant.

AFTER AN ARREST FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, DO NOT TALK TO THE POLICE OR ANYONE ELSE UNTIL YOU HAVE SOUGHT COUNSEL FROM AN EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER!

Located in Austin and Dallas, Texas, The Law Office of Fred Burns, PC provides individuals with a vigorous defense against charges of aggravated assault, or any other assault. Attorney Fred Burns has more than 20 years’ experience with criminal law and criminal procedure (including extensive experience as a former prosecutor), in addition to being a Board Certified Criminal Defense Specialist (certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization).

For additional information about Fred Burns’ qualifications and some of the benefits of retaining him for your defense, please visit the Why You Want to Retain Attorney Fred Burns page.

Call 512-826-5120 for the greater Austin area or (214) 821-1919 for the greater Dallas area today to speak with experienced Austin and Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer and Board Certified Texas Criminal Law Specialist Fred Burns about your aggravated assault or other violent crime charges.

Experienced Dallas & Austin Aggravated Assault Defense Lawyer

Aggravated assault typically refers to seriously harming a victim, including using deadly force (sometimes referred to as assault with a deadly weapon). But there is also a crime of aggravated sexual assault, which is a sex crime and also a felony that carries a 25 year minimum sentence if convicted.

Aggravated Assault Charges

If you have been charged with an aggravated assault, or any other assault, in the Austin or Dallas, Texas, area, you want competent representation from an experienced lawyer who will fight to obtain the best possible results.

Criminal Defense Attorney Fred Burns utilizes more than 20 years experience and his background as a former prosecutor to exploit weaknesses in the government’s assault case against you and to use the strengths of your case to negotiate a favorable plea or to fight for the best possible results in trial.

Contact Board Certified Texas Criminal Defense Specialist Fred Burns

To discuss your aggravated assault, assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated sexual assault or other assault charges in confidence with an experienced Austin and Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer who is also a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, please schedule a confidential consultation with Fred Burns by calling 512-826-5120 for the greater Austin area or (214) 821-1919 for the greater Dallas area or, if you prefer, fill out our intake form and Mr. Burns will contact you to schedule an appointment.

With Offices in Austin and Dallas, Texas, The Law Office of Fred Burns, PC defends individuals throughout Central and North Texas who are charged with a criminal felony or misdemeanor in state or federal court, including people charged in Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville and Dallas.