Q: What is the Statute of limitations for assault bodily injury family violence charged by the state of texas?

A: If there are formal charges filed in your Assault case, then the statute of limitations is "tolled" (i.e. the clock is stopped). Thus the State can still prosecute the case even if more than two years have passed since the alleged offense date.

That being said, unreasonable delay in getting you to trial can potentially result in a court dismissing your case if it finds that your constitutional right to a speedy trial has been violated.

You should consult with a local defense attorney. The effects of a conviction, or even a plea agreement, involving a family violence charge can have severe lifelong consequences, and an internet forum isn't the place to provide the details necessary for a complete evaluation of your case.

A: The Statute of Limitations for misdemeanor Assault/Family Violence is 2 years. The charging instrument must be filed with the Court within 2 years from the date of the offense.

A: I agree with the other attorneys. The two-year clock stops ticking when formal charges are filed. The most common charging document for a class A misdemeanor is called an "Information" but sometimes it is called an "Indictment."

This question can easily be answered by the criminal defense attorney representing you in the matter. If you want to do it yourself, you can check the court clerk's file for this case to determine if it contains an Information or Indictment and also the exact date one which it was filed. The court's clerk's file is public so you have access to it by visiting the clerk's office.