Tag: Aggravated Assault

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A decision by a police officer not to charge a pickup truck driver who allegedly taunted bicyclists in Texas before hitting and injuring them has been questioned by the cycling community. Police in Waller County, Texas, confirmed six cyclists were hit by a pickup truck in September. Three of the riders suffered serious injuries. The…

Distinctions Between Assault and Aggravated Assault in Dallas

What Defendants Should Know About Assault and Aggravated Assault in Dallas There are many different kinds of assaults in Dallas, and the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor often comes down to the severity of the assault. In 2016, there were 4,529 assaults in Dallas, which was a sharp increase from the 3,943 assaults…

Professional football players are no strangers to run-ins with the law. In the latest case to hit the headlines, Damien Wilson of the Dallas Cowboys was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a weapon. The linebacker was arrested on two counts aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly backed his truck into…