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Can you summarize Tex. Penal Chapter 22?
OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON > ASSAULTIVE OFFENSES
Short Summary
This section of the Texas Penal Code defines assaultive offenses and outlines the various circumstances under which an offense is committed. It covers intentional, knowing, or reckless acts that cause bodily injury to another person, threats of imminent bodily injury, and physical contact that is offensive or provocative. The severity of the offense ranges from a Class A misdemeanor to a felony of the third degree, depending on the specific circumstances. These circumstances include assaulting public servants, individuals with certain relationships to the defendant, security officers, emergency services personnel, process servers, pregnant individuals, and hospital personnel. The section also includes provisions for enhanced penalties for offenses committed against peace officers or judges, and for repeat offenses committed against individuals with certain relationships to the defendant. The section provides definitions for terms such as emergency services personnel, hospital personnel, process server, security officer, and sports participant. It also establishes presumptions regarding the defendant’s knowledge of the victim’s status as a public servant, security officer, or emergency services personnel based on their distinctive uniform or badge. The section concludes by stating that if conduct constitutes an offense under this section and another section of the Texas Penal Code, the actor may be prosecuted under either or both sections.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals who commit assaultive offenses
What does it govern?
Assaultive offenses
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
The severity of the offense ranges from a Class A misdemeanor to a felony of the first degree or a state jail felony, depending on the specific circumstances.
Jurisdiction
Texas