Violent Crimes

Violent crimes are categorized as felonies in Texas. A violent crime is a broad legal category that covers a large number of criminal offenses that involve the use of, or even the threat of force or violence. This includes both crimes in which the violent act is the objective, such as murder, as well as crimes in which violence is the means to an end, such as robbery. In Texas, violent crimes include crimes committed with and without weapons. Examples of violent crimes include: rape, murder, robbery, aggravated assault, and other such felonies.

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