are fists considered assault weapons?

[Chasin Bacon]

They can be. Depends on some different circumstances. If your a pro fighter they could be.

My opinion on an example where bare hands and feet could be considered a weapon and the simple assault is elevated to aggrevated assault would be if two people who are mutually combative (not self defense) and one party uses techniques which place his opponent in a situation where he/she is unable to defend himself. For instance a round house kick to a staggering drunk who could barely stand up.

[tvc184]

Only if you swing it... if it makes contact, then it's battery.

The only battery in Texas criminal law is one that you use to start your car and then only when it is stolen.

[Speedgoat]

Mine are, but only when used to beat up farm fresh produce

[Man]

I remember that, think it was a lot longer back though. Mirrors touched as they were going down the road started it.
Am pretty sure that was the first CHL involved shooting in the state or Dallas area one.

It was the very first lawful use of the CHL in the state of Texas. Per our CHL instructer.

[Tommyh]

Only if you swing it... if it makes contact, then it's battery.

ASSAULT, crim. law. An assault is any unlawful attempt or offer with force or violence to do a corporal hurt to another, whether from malice or wantonness; for example, by striking at him or even holding up the fist at him in a threatening or insulting manner, or with other circumstances as denote at the time. an intention, coupled with a present ability, of actual violence against his person, as by pointing a weapon at him when he is within reach of it. 6 Rogers Rec: 9. When the injury is actually inflicted, it amounts to a battery. (q.v.)

what if its a sgt or a private that youre trying to hurt? this law seems kinda narrow

[crittergitter]

Gosh no one has mentioned Buck Medley yet. Surprised, with so many having a man-crush on him. LOL

the way some people love him here they need to have their chick fil a dinners card taken away.....

[stan]

Almost any object can be considered a "deadly weapon" based upon how it is used (a ball point pen to the eye, for example). That includes fists, although they are not classified "deadly weapons" in Texas, regardless of who owns them, unless they are put to use in a way that can cause grevous boldily harm.

[Scout Man]

Don't forget the steel toe boot... One of my favorites.

[jgirsh]

The only battery in Texas criminal law is one that you use to start your car and then only when it is stolen.

True True. Most agencies have some sort of reporting system that ask "weapons used." Alot of it has to due with UCR codes.

With that said I believe the answer is yes. If filed on for any type of an Assault charge your hands, feet, fist, or any portion of your body that could cause someone to find the contact offensive, cause bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death.

Just the way I read it and the way my reports are written.

[Hamshire]

I call my left fist "ICU" and my right "graveyard". To answer your question - yes.