Domestic Violence Attorney in Dallas, TX

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Although you have the legal right of maintaining your innocence until proven guilty, the harsh social stigma surrounding family violence may cause unfair bias in your case.

As our firm actively practices both criminal defense and family law, we have the unique insight and skills needed to ensure that your rights are protected and that you have the best possible chances of obtaining a favorable resolution.

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Dallas Domestic Violence Attorney Fighting Serious Charges

Domestic violence encompasses a variety of criminal offenses that involve any type of abusive action committed by one family member against another. While there is no specific domestic violence charge or statute, criminal courts will typically prosecute individuals with some type of assault or battery offense when the victim is a family member.

By legal definition, family members may include:

Domestic Violence Penalties in Texas

Texas courts have the ability to prosecute domestic violence offenses as either misdemeanors or felonies. Charges will depend on a number of circumstances involved in a case, including the nature of the offense, whether or not serious bodily harm was caused and the accused individual's criminal record.

If convicted of domestic violence, the penalties include:

• Class C Misdemeanor - A $500 fine
• Class A Misdemeanor - Up to a $4,000 fine and/or up to a year in jail
• 3rd degree felony - Up to a $10,000 fine and a 2 to 20-year prison sentence
• 2nd degree felony - Up to a $10,000 fine and a 2 to 20-year prison sentence
• 1st degree felony - Up to a $10,000 fine and a 5 to 99-year prison sentence

Felony allegations will result in mandatory terms of imprisonment.

Effects of a Domestic Violence Conviction on Your Life

Having a domestic violence offense on your record can be damaging to all facets of your life, even after you have completed your criminal sentence.

Your conviction can affect your ability to:

• Pass employment background checks
• Possess firearms
• Pursue higher education
• Find housing
• Obtain a favorable child custody agreement

Since a domestic violence conviction is also viewed negatively by many in society, it is important that you work with a seasoned attorney to help defend your charges.

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If you are currently facing a domestic violence allegation in Dallas, then you need to equip yourself with the experienced legal representation our firm can provide. Domestic violence cases present many challenges, both to the defense and the prosecution. In many instances, personal relationships and histories can complicate a discovery of the facts, and many cases turn into a battle of he-said, she-said. Although this may be the case, the public and legal communities take domestic violence extremely serious and work diligently to gain convictions.