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In Texas, family violence charges involving assault and choking can result in severe penalties. Assault is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine up to $4,000. Strangulation is a 3rd-degree felony, with penalties of 2-10 years in prison and/or a fine up to $10,000. With prior convictions and visible injuries, such as redness around the neck, charges can escalate to 2nd-degree felonies, carrying 2-20 years in prison. Legal representation is highly recommended for navigating these serious charges.Full Conversation
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Yes prior convictions and neck is red from injury
In Texas, if there are prior convictions and the injury includes redness around the neck from choking, the penalties can be more severe:
- Repeated Assaults: Charges may escalate to 2nd-degree felonies.
- Strangulation: 3rd-degree felony (*-10 years imprisonment, up to $*,* fine), can increase to a 2nd-degree felony (*-20 years in prison) with prior convictions.
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The last family violence they offered * degree but it got taken down to misdemeanor assault
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