ASSAULT CLASS C
Assault Class C is a Class C misdemeanor in Texas. It is punishable by a fine up to $500 (no jail time).
Below: how these cases end in Texas courts, how long they take, and the punishment.
What does “ASSAULT CLASS C” mean?
Assault Class C is a Class C misdemeanor in Texas.
"Assault Class C" is the courthouse label for the misdemeanor assault variants that involve no bodily injury, defined by Texas Penal Code § 22.01(a)(2) and (a)(3). Under subsection (a)(2), the State must prove that the defendant intentionally or knowingly threatened another person, including the defendant's spouse, with imminent bodily injury. Under subsection (a)(3), the State must prove that the defendant intentionally or knowingly caused physical contact with another when the defendant knew or should reasonably have believed that the other person would regard the contact as offensive or provocative. Under § 22.01(c), these offenses are Class C misdemeanors unless an enhancing circumstance applies, such as commission against an elderly or disabled individual or against a sports participant. Because no injury element exists, what separates Class C assault from Class A assault under § 22.01(a)(1) is the absence of any alleged bodily injury.
What usually happens to a ASSAULT CLASS C charge?
14% ended without a conviction, 53% in deferred adjudication and 33% in a conviction.
How 5,633 resolved ASSAULT CLASS C charges filed 2019–2023 ended, across 11 counties (Bell, Brazoria, Collin, Comal, Dallas, Denton, FortBend, Galveston, Hays, Rockwall, Williamson):
| County | Resolved | Not convicted | Deferred | Convicted | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin | 3,002 | 0% | 91% | 9% | 179 |
| Brazoria | 1,054 | 0% | 1% | 99% | 232 |
| Galveston | 687 | 65% | 18% | 17% | 145 |
| Hays | 408 | 77% | 0% | 23% | 122 |
| Denton | 230 | 0% | 0% | 100% | 312 |
| Williamson | 109 | 20% | 44% | 36% | 18 |
Outcome is the final disposition recorded on the charge. “Other” (1) covers waived counts, bond forfeitures, transfers and unrecorded outcomes. Bexar County records disposition dates but not outcomes, so it counts toward time-to-disposition only. Tarrant County criminal records are not in this dataset.
How long does a ASSAULT CLASS C case take to resolve?
Typically about 6 months: half of resolved cases closed within 184 days of filing.
Across 5,631 resolved ASSAULT CLASS C charges filed 2019–2023, the median time from filing to disposition was 184 days. The middle half took between 113 and 323 days.
Time depends on the county's docket, whether the case is set for trial, and plea negotiations.
How did real ASSAULT CLASS C cases end?
Individual cases from the public court record, with the disposition and sentence text exactly as the clerk entered it. Every case is decided on its own facts.
Ended without a conviction
Deferred adjudication
Ended in a conviction
What is the punishment for Assault Class C in Texas?
A fine up to $500 (no jail time).
| Charged as | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class C misdemeanor | No jail | Fine up to $500 | Penal Code § 12.23 |
Ranges are the statutory maximums for the level; enhancements, prior convictions and plea agreements change what is actually imposed.
How much is bail for ASSAULT CLASS C in Texas?
The median bail is $500, and 20% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
Across 2,267 Texas bail settings for this charge (6 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $500 (middle half: $500 – $500). 20% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 197 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (1,655 records), the median was $500 and 20% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 1,497 | $500 | $500 – $500 | 10% | 9% |
| Kaufman | 275 | $500 | $500 – $3,500 | 55% | 0% |
| Hays | 71 | $2,500 | $1,750 – $5,000 | 6% | 69% |
| Atascosa | 67 | $8,000 | $4,500 – $9,000 | 78% | 0% |
| San Patricio | 56 | $2,000 | $1,500 – $4,000 | 21% | 2% |
Showing the 5 counties with the most records; use the selector for any county with at least 30. Per-charge bond settings on original magistrations, from Texas OCA bail reporting under SB 6. Bail is set case by case — these are statistics, not a prediction.
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Find a Defense AttorneyBail data: Texas Office of Court Administration magistration reports (SB 6), Apr 2022 – Jun 2025. Court outcomes: county district and county clerk records. Statistics describe past cases and are not legal advice; every case is decided on its own facts.