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First of all, get him a criminal attorney. Call the Bar Association in your state, get some names, see who can take the case "pro bono", which means without pay. Otherwise, the public defender may be okay, maybe not, I would meet with him/her see what I think. The sentence depends on whether or not he is convicted of said crime. He could plead "no contest", means, okay I did it, but promise not to do it again. Depends on the county and the prosecutor's office, whether or not they will be lenient or hard on him. You could also write a letter to the judge, asking for leniency. Possession of a handgun alone is something prosecutors and judges don't play around with, then again, since it's Texas and everybody has a gun, they may give him a break. Good luck. Hope it's not too late, but tell him don't answer questions without his lawyer present. That is the law in every state.

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If a person threatens to kill you what crime can they be charged with?

The person can be charged with making criminal threats or assault, depending on the laws in the jurisdiction. Making threats with the intent to harm someone is a serious crime that can result in criminal charges and potential prosecution.


What is the difference between aggravated assault and criminal assault?

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If you hit someone on the head with a glass bottle and get arrested for it what is the sentence?

The sentence for hitting someone on the head with a glass bottle can vary depending on the severity of the injury caused and other factors. It could range from assault charges to more serious charges like aggravated assault, which can result in fines, probation, or even imprisonment.


Can you Make a sentence using word 'assault'?

"The man being hauled off to jail was convicted on assault charges."


Can simple assault charges be dropped?

Once you have been charged with simple assault, it becomes the People of the State vs. You, and the person (victim) you assaulted can't just drop it, because it is not his/her case anymore - it is the District Attorney's case.

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Do you have to go to jail if you have been charged with aggravated assault?

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When a soldier gets in a fight is he charged with assault with a deadly weapon?

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Can a defendant be charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon when there was no contact made on the accuser?

Depends on the exact circumstance.Depends on the exact circumstance.


How much jail time will you get for aggravated assault on a police officer in the state of New Jersey?

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Do I have to go to court if Im a witness in an aggravated assault case?

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Can you be charged with simple assault for a phone threat with no witnesses?

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What is the penalty for failure to appear for aggravated assault?

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