Jan. 1, 1974. 2, eff. This chapter does not apply to conduct charged as having been committed against an individual who is an unborn child if the conduct is: (1) committed by the mother of the unborn child; (2) a lawful medical procedure performed by a physician or other health care provider with the requisite consent; (3) a lawful medical procedure performed by a physician or other licensed health care provider with the requisite consent as part of an assisted reproduction as defined by Section 160.102, Family Code; or. (b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor unless the actor's conduct causes suicide or attempted suicide that results in serious bodily injury, in which event the offense is a state jail felony. emergency services; (6)a pregnant individual to force the individual to have an abortion; or. (B) who otherwise by reason of age or physical or mental disease, defect, or injury is substantially unable to protect the person's self from harm or to provide food, shelter, or medical care for the person's self. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1987; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. commitment facility; or, (ii)in retaliation for or on account of an exercise of official power or performance 1, eff. 900, Sec. 1, eff. 734 (H.B. (c-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (c)(2), an offense under Subsection (a)(2) is a state jail felony if the offense is committed against a person the actor knows is a peace officer or judge. (1) "Child" means a person 14 years of age or younger. 1, eff. September 1, 2009. SEXUAL ASSAULT. -or-. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 184), Sec. Current as of April 14, An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. 22.07. (g) If conduct constituting an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under another section of this code, the actor may be prosecuted under either section or both sections. the offense is: (1)a Class A misdemeanor if the offense is committed under Subsection (a)(3) against Assault in the second degree with a firearm: Class D or C felony: One year not suspendable. Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Penal Code - PENAL 22.01. A charge of assault can become a crime depending on the type of person being attacked or the type of attack. 1259), Sec. intercollegiate, or other organized amateur or professional athletic competition and An assault is classified as a class a misdemeanor if bodily injury was caused. 593 (H.B. 1, eff. the person's spouse; or. 334, Sec. April 14, 1987; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 142, eff. 399, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1994; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. September 1, 2017. (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree . 2, eff. (h) A person who is subject to prosecution under both this section and another section of this code may be prosecuted under either or both sections. Domestic assault is a Class C misdemeanor if the victim suffered no physical pain or lasting harm. Section 22.01 of the Texas Penal Code covers a broad range of conduct, everything from Class C misdemeanor assaults to Second Degree Felony Assault. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. (2) "Tamper" means to alter or add a foreign substance to a consumer product to make it probable that the consumer product will cause serious bodily injury. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. While Class C misdemeanors don't require jail time, these charges still come with a hefty fine. 1, eff. 6), Sec. 53a-60a. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) If conduct that constitutes an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under another law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section, the other law, or both. (3) "Health care services provider" means: (A) a physician licensed under Subtitle B, Title 3, Occupations Code; (B) a chiropractor licensed under Chapter 201, Occupations Code; (C) a physical therapist licensed under Chapter 453, Occupations Code; (D) a physician assistant licensed under Chapter 204, Occupations Code; or. September 1, 2017. Jan. 1, 1974. Penal Code 12.22] Confinement in jail for a te rm not to exceed 180 days Fine not to exceed $2,000 22.12. (3)Security officer means a commissioned security officer as defined by Section 1702.002, Occupations Code, or a noncommissioned security officer registered under Section 1702.221, Occupations Code. normal breathing or circulation of the blood of the person by applying pressure to (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree. 1, eff. Assault Causing Bodily Injury. 3, eff. 14, Sec. 8 Digit Number - combo of NCIC and Texas Specific Numbers Literal - as close to the Title of the citation or Chapter as possible - space limitation Statute - the Texas statute, Penal Code, Transportation Code, HSC, etc. 1, eff. Sexual Assault Offense Classification. 2589), Sec. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. (3) the person injected, ingested, inhaled, or otherwise introduced a controlled substance listed in Penalty Group 1, Section 481.102, Health and Safety Code, or Penalty Group 1-B, Section 481.1022, Health and Safety Code, into the human body when the person was not in lawful possession of the substance as defined by Section 481.002(24) of that code. Class C offenses are punishable by a $500 fine, but a conviction can cause other problems. 268 (S.B. 22.041. (b-2)Notwithstanding Subsection (b)(1), an offense under Subsection (a)(1) is a felony -1st Degree Felony-. Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 367, ch. OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON. 773. 2, eff. Texas Penal Code . 620 (S.B. of the contract, if the actor knows the person or employee is authorized by the state (a) A person commits an offense if, without the other person's consent and with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person, the person: (1) touches the anus, breast, or any part of the genitals of another person; (2) touches another person with the anus, breast, or any part of the genitals of any person; (3) exposes or attempts to expose another person's genitals, pubic area, anus, buttocks, or female areola; or. September 1, 2017. Class C misdemeanors are the least serious crimes under Texas Penal code. 2.08, eff. Each offense code is associated with the specific Texas Statute and Citation where the level and degree of the offense is stated. who, in the course and scope of employment or as a volunteer, provide services for (1)Emergency services personnel includes firefighters, emergency medical services personnel as defined by Section According to Texas Penal Code 22.01, you could be arrested for the crime of simple assault if you intentionally, knowingly or recklessly cause bodily injury to another person, threaten another person with imminent bodily harm or cause physical contact with another person that you know is provocative or offensive. If simple assault involves assaulting an athlete or . 1008, Sec. 3019), Sec. 10, eff. 427 (H.B. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT. 16.002, eff. Sept. 1, 1985; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. (f) An offense under Subsection (a)(3) or (a-1)(3) is a felony of the third degree when the conduct is committed intentionally or knowingly, except that an offense under Subsection (a)(3) is a felony of the second degree when the conduct is committed intentionally or knowingly and the victim is a disabled individual residing in a center, as defined by Section 555.001, Health and Safety Code, or in a facility licensed under Chapter 252, Health and Safety Code, and the actor is an employee of the center or facility whose employment involved providing direct care for the victim. (2) a conviction under the laws of another state for an offense containing elements that are substantially similar to the elements of an offense listed in those subsections is a conviction of the offense listed. 1, eff. September 1, 2009. (a) In this section: (1) "Consumer Product" means any product offered for sale to or for consumption by the public and includes "food" and "drugs" as those terms are defined in Section 431.002, Health and Safety Code. (3) the offense is committed by intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of the person by applying pressure to the person's throat or neck or by blocking the person's nose or mouth. entrepreneurship, were lowering the cost of legal services and (4) "Mental health services provider" means an individual, licensed or unlicensed, who performs or purports to perform mental health services, including a: (A) licensed social worker as defined by Section 505.002, Occupations Code; (B) chemical dependency counselor as defined by Section 504.001, Occupations Code; (C) licensed professional counselor as defined by Section 503.002, Occupations Code; (D) licensed marriage and family therapist as defined by Section 502.002, Occupations Code; (F) psychologist offering psychological services as defined by Section 501.003, Occupations Code; or. . Sept. 1, 1994; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 2.017, eff. 497, Sec. Section 22.01 Assault, Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. Contact A Trusted Pearland Criminal Defense Lawyer Immediately Indecent assault, like other crimes of a sexual nature, can be tough to navigate. AIDING SUICIDE. 665 (H.B. (a) A person commits an offense if, with the intent to assault, harass, or alarm, the person: (1) while imprisoned or confined in a correctional or detention facility, causes another person to contact the blood, seminal fluid, vaginal fluid, saliva, urine, or feces of the actor, any other person, or an animal; (2) while committed to a civil commitment facility, causes: (A) an officer or employee of the Texas Civil Commitment Office to contact the blood, seminal fluid, vaginal fluid, saliva, urine, or feces of the actor, any other person, or an animal: (B) a person who contracts with the state to perform a service in the facility or an employee of that person to contact the blood, seminal fluid, vaginal fluid, saliva, urine, or feces of the actor, any other person, or an animal: (ii) in retaliation for or on account of the person's or employee's performance of a service within the scope of the contract; or. September 1, 2005. September 1, 2021. For Class A assaultive offenses, the charges must be brought within this time period; if they are brought after the statute of limitations has expired, the defense may file a pretrial motion to dismiss the charges as directed under Title 1, Article 27.08 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 1, eff. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law. SEXUAL OFFENSES. 334, Sec. (d)For purposes of Subsection (b), the actor is presumed to have known the person 1, eff. It is also important to note that after being convicted of domestic violence, all subsequent convictions could be enhanced. 1286), Sec. 688), Sec. (3) the actor is in a motor vehicle, as defined by Section 501.002, Transportation Code, and: (A) knowingly discharges a firearm at or in the direction of a habitation, building, or vehicle; (B) is reckless as to whether the habitation, building, or vehicle is occupied; and. 335, Sec. (ii) in retaliation for or on account of the person's or employee's performance of a service within the scope of the contract. Texas Misdemeanor Crimes Class C Misdemeanors in Texas. 2, eff. 738 (H.B. (a) A person commits an offense if he threatens to commit any offense involving violence to any person or property with intent to: (1) cause a reaction of any type to his threat by an official or volunteer agency organized to deal with emergencies; (2) place any person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury; (3) prevent or interrupt the occupation or use of a building, room, place of assembly, place to which the public has access, place of employment or occupation, aircraft, automobile, or other form of conveyance, or other public place; (4) cause impairment or interruption of public communications, public transportation, public water, gas, or power supply or other public service; (5) place the public or a substantial group of the public in fear of serious bodily injury; or. (f) The minimum term of imprisonment for an offense under this section is increased to 25 years if: (1) the victim of the offense is younger than six years of age at the time the offense is committed; or. 318, Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (d) An offense under Subsection (b) is a felony of the second degree unless a person suffers serious bodily injury, in which event it is a felony of the first degree. DEFINITIONS. 1, eff. class a misdemeanor sec. (1) "Child" means a person younger than 17 years of age. an elderly individual or disabled individual, as those terms are defined by Section 22.04; (2)a Class B misdemeanor if the offense is committed by a person who is not a sports If simple assault only involves threats of injury or offensive contact, then the offense is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum fine of $500. 1038 (H.B. Sec. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Search Texas Statutes. Sept. 1, 1994; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1.01, eff. (1) a defendant has been previously convicted of an offense listed in those subsections committed against a person whose relationship to or association with the defendant is described by Section 71.0021 (b), 71.003, or 71.005, Family Code, if the defendant was adjudged guilty of the offense or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere in return September 1, 2005. (b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. 21.01. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (d) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a)(2) that the conduct consisted of medical care for the child and did not include any contact between the anus or sexual organ of the child and the mouth, anus, or sexual organ of the actor or a third party. 1, eff. 788 (S.B. 91), Sec. The law defines "family violence" under the Family Code as assault towards a member of the family (by blood) or household. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2011. 685 (H.B. Assault by Contact According to Section 22.01 of Texas Penal Code, a person commits misdemeanor assault in Texas if he or she: intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another including their spouse (ABI and ABI-FM); intentionally or knowingly threatens another with imminent bodily injury (Assault by Threat); or (a) A person commits an offense if: (1) the person intentionally or knowingly: (A) causes the penetration of the anus or sexual organ of another person by any means, without that person's consent; (B) causes the penetration of the mouth of another person by the sexual organ of the actor, without that person's consent; or, (C) causes the sexual organ of another person, without that person's consent, to contact or penetrate the mouth, anus, or sexual organ of another person, including the actor; or. In Texas, an aggravated assault is a second degree felony with punishments including 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. 79, Sec. if the person was wearing a distinctive uniform or badge indicating the person's employment Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1114, ch. 399, Sec. Jan. 1, 1974. . 91), Sec. (g)If conduct constituting an offense under this section also constitutes an offense 3, eff. 5, eff. power or performance of an official duty as a public servant; (2)a person whose relationship to or association with the defendant is described A person convicted of a misdemeanor in Texas faces the following penalties: for a Class A misdemeanor, up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine for a Class B misdemeanor, up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine, and for a Class C misdemeanor, up to a $500 fine. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1006, Sec. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (4) "Sports participant" means a person who participates in any official capacity with respect to an interscholastic, intercollegiate, or other organized amateur or professional athletic competition and includes an athlete, referee, umpire, linesman, coach, instructor, administrator, or staff member. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs. 788 (S.B. Assault of an elderly, blind, disabled or pregnant person or a person with intellectual disability in the second degree: Class D felony: Two years not suspendable. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. (f)For the purposes of Subsections (b)(2)(A) and (b-3)(2): (1)a defendant has been previously convicted of an offense listed in those subsections 1, 2, eff. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly leaves a child in a motor vehicle for longer than five minutes, knowing that the child is: (1) younger than seven years of age; and. June 11, 2009. 1286, Sec. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (7) "Human reproductive material" means: (B) a human organism at any stage of development from fertilized ovum to embryo. September 1, 2021. Sept. 1, 1983. (b) An offense under Subsection (a)(1) is a Class A misdemeanor, except that the offense is a felony of the third degree if the offense is committed against: (1) a person the actor knows is a public servant while the public servant is lawfully discharging an official duty, or in retaliation or on account of an exercise of official power or performance of an official duty as a public servant; (2) a person whose relationship to or association with the defendant is described by Section 71.0021(b), 71.003, or 71.005, Family Code, if: (A) it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted of an offense under this chapter, Chapter 19, or Section 20.03, 20.04, 21.11, or 25.11 against a person whose relationship to or association with the defendant is described by Section 71.0021(b), 71.003, or 71.005, Family Code; or. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. (m) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Subsections (a)(1), (2), and (3) for injury to a disabled individual that the person did not know and could not reasonably have known that the individual was a disabled individual, as defined by Subsection (c), at the time of the offense. 18, Sec. Sept. 1, 1987; Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. (vi) with the intent of facilitating the commission of the offense, administers or provides to the victim of the offense any substance capable of impairing the victim's ability to appraise the nature of the act or to resist the act; (B) the victim is younger than 14 years of age, regardless of whether the person knows the age of the victim at the time of the offense; or. to provide the service; or. September 1, 2007. 22.01, assault covers three different types of actions. 1, eff. 1, eff. 53a-60b. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1994; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Cookie Settings. 5, eff. Section 49.02 (c) of the Texas Penal Code provides that Public Intoxication in Texas is a Class C Misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00. 38.111. improper contact with victim sec. 399, Sec. Sept. 1, 1979; Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1521, ch. (c) An offense under Subsection (a)(2) or (3) is a Class C misdemeanor, except that the offense is: (1) a Class A misdemeanor if the offense is committed under Subsection (a)(3) against an elderly individual or disabled individual, as those terms are defined by Section 22.04; (2) a Class B misdemeanor if the offense is committed by a person who is not a sports participant against a person the actor knows is a sports participant either: (A) while the participant is performing duties or responsibilities in the participant's capacity as a sports participant; or, (B) in retaliation for or on account of the participant's performance of a duty or responsibility within the participant's capacity as a sports participant; or. September 1, 2005. 1, eff. capacity as a sports participant; or, (B)in retaliation for or on account of the participant's performance of a duty or (2) regardless of whether the person knows the age of the child at the time of the offense, the person intentionally or knowingly: (A) causes the penetration of the anus or sexual organ of a child by any means; (B) causes the penetration of the mouth of a child by the sexual organ of the actor; (C) causes the sexual organ of a child to contact or penetrate the mouth, anus, or sexual organ of another person, including the actor; (D) causes the anus of a child to contact the mouth, anus, or sexual organ of another person, including the actor; or. September 1, 2017. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 2552), Sec. TITLE 5. Sec. 1, eff. 4170), Sec. Penal Code 12.21] Class A Misdemeanor [T Confinement in jail for a te rm not to exceed one year Fine not to exceed $4,000 Both such fine and confinement Class B Misdemeanor [Tex. 688), Sec. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. September 1, 2021. is a conviction of the offense listed. Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes, a free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. 1, eff. 284(23) to (26), eff. In Texas, assault and battery are found in 22.01 of the Penal Code and are combined into a single offense called " Assault ." A person commits an assault if the person: intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1987; Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. a duty as a security officer; (5)a person the actor knows is emergency services personnel while the person is providing Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. advisory1 analyzes the consequences of a conviction for assault under Texas Penal Code 22.01. 4, eff. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2017. 946), Sec. Once the offensive contact causes pain it becomes a class A misdemeanor with up to a year in county jail and a $4,000 fine. 1, 2, eff. (i) was a victim of family violence, as that term is defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, committed by a person who is also charged with an offense against the child, elderly individual, or disabled individual under this section or any other section of this title; (ii) did not cause a condition described by Subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3); and, (iii) did not reasonably believe at the time of the omission that an effort to prevent the person also charged with an offense against the child, elderly individual, or disabled individual from committing the offense would have an effect; or, (A) the actor was not more than three years older than the victim at the time of the offense; and. September 1, 2017. Continuous Violence Against the Family is a Third-Degree Felony. TERRORISTIC THREAT. Felony Penalties 19, eff. 399, Sec. 1, eff. According to Texas Penal Code, Section 22.01 (a) (3), a person has committed the misdemeanor offense of assault by contact if the person: "Intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative.". 187 (S.B. 1, eff. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 900, Sec. 3, eff. LEAVING A CHILD IN A VEHICLE. September 1, 2021. L/D - Level and . 139, Sec. Sept. 1, 2003. 1, eff. September 1, 2017. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. Sec. 4170), Sec. 8.139, eff. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) An offense under Subsection (a)(1) is a Class B misdemeanor. Criminal bodily harm includes injuries sustained by a . Often, verbal threats are made in response to a challenging or tense situation, and the person making them may not mean what they say. increasing citizen access. 176), Sec. 34 (S.B. 22.01. 12, 13, eff. At FindLaw.com, we pride ourselves on being the number one source of free legal information and resources on the web. 361 (H.B. Sept. 1, 2001. (b) A person commits an offense if he knowingly discharges a firearm at or in the direction of: (2) a habitation, building, or vehicle and is reckless as to whether the habitation, building, or vehicle is occupied. 3, eff. 15.02(b), eff. 135, Sec. 22.02. by Section 71.0021(b), 71.003, or 71.005, Family Code, if: (A)it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously Possession of drug paraphernalia (health and safety code 481.125), making a firearm accessible to a child (penal code 46.13), and; Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. 955 (S.B. 1.01, eff. The definition of assault is broad. Aug. 27, 1979; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PE/htm/PE.22.htm#22.01 22.09. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 788 (S.B. 659, Sec. Sec. 1, eff. (a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; (2) intentionally or knowingly threatens another with imminent bodily injury, including the person's spouse; or (3 . 900, Sec. Assault occurs when a person: " (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; (2) intentionally or knowingly threatens another with imminent bodily injury, including the person's spouse; or (3) intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person knows or (b-1)Notwithstanding Subsection (b), an offense under Subsection (a)(1) is a felony 11, eff. 5, eff. 1808), Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. There is no bail bond amount in this case, and the defendant is released to appear for a court date. 1.02. objectives of code . 1306), Sec. September 1, 2017. 1029, Sec. (2) is committed against a public servant. (4) causes another person to contact the blood, seminal fluid, vaginal fluid, saliva, urine, or feces of any person. 1420, Sec. Sept. 1, 1994; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. PENAL CODE. How Texas Penal Code Ch 22.01 Defines Assault. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1, eff. Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5312, ch. (2) "Security officer" means a commissioned security officer as defined by Section 1702.002, Occupations Code, or a noncommissioned security officer registered under Section 1702.221, Occupations Code. 687, Sec. Nevertheless, they become Class A or B misdemeanor offenses . with the defendant is described by Section 71.0021(b), 71.003, or 71.005, Family Code; (2)it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously (2) the victim knew the conduct was a risk of: (C) a scientific experiment conducted by recognized methods. 14, Sec. September 1, 2005. (d) Except as provided by Subsection (e), an offense under Subsection (b) is: (1) a state jail felony if the actor abandoned the child with intent to return for the child; or. discharging an official duty, or in retaliation or on account of an exercise of official 751 (H.B. 6, eff. 3019), Sec. (d) For purposes of an omission that causes a condition described by Subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3), the actor has assumed care, custody, or control if the actor has by act, words, or course of conduct acted so as to cause a reasonable person to conclude that the actor has accepted responsibility for protection, food, shelter, or medical care for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. (E) causes the mouth of a child to contact the anus or sexual organ of another person, including the actor. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 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