Fort Worth Family/Domestic Violence Lawyer
Have you, a friend or a loved one been arrested and charged with a family violence crime?
Family violence crimes are many times some of the most complicated and emotional types of criminal cases because they involve violence committed by one spouse against the other spouse. Texas law provides that Family/Domestic Violence cases can be filed in any situation where an act of violence is involved between spouses, parents, children, siblings, dating partners or any member of the household.
A conviction for a crime involving family or domestic violence can result in serious long-term consequences. Generally, a family or domestic violence conviction results in a misdemeanor conviction that carries with it a punishment of up to 1 year in the Tarrant County jail and up to $4,000 in fines. However, if you have been previously convicted of a family or domestic violence crime or you are charged with choking the family member associated with your case, you could be facing a third degree felony that carries with it a punishment of up to 10 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. In addition to being prevented from seeing your family member or loved one, you could also face enhanced punishment possibilities if a child was injured or a weapon was used during the altercation.
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime involving family or domestic violence, you may not be aware of the fact that the prosecution may still pursue criminal charges against you even if the party that brought the charges has changed his or her mind and now wishes to drop the charges. This “No Drop” Policy that is practiced by most prosecutors in Texas is designed to protect victims that have been intimidated or threatened by the accused to drop the charges. However, an unintended consequence of this “No Drop” policy is that you may now be facing serious criminal charges because your spouse or family member called the police and claimed an altercation took place simply as a means of retribution or revenge for a failed relationship or personal disagreement.
Whether you have been charged with a felony or misdemeanor crime involving family or domestic violence, the Hampton Law Firm will carefully investigate and analyze your case and will fight to protect your freedom and your legal rights.
Contact the Hampton Law Firm now for a free consultation.
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