No one wants to wind up facing domestic violence charges, but you don’t have to go through this difficult time alone. You can work with a Carrollton domestic violence defense lawyer to find weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and explore options for maintaining your freedom and moving forward with your life.
The team at VRBA Law, PLLC has years of cumulative experience in handling criminal defense cases, including domestic violence charges. We know what it takes to handle these kinds of emotionally charged cases with discretion and how to leverage the evidence and the state’s domestic violence laws to get our clients positive results in even complex cases.
Roughly 40% of Texas women and 35% of men experience intimate partner physical violence, rape, or stalking within their lifetimes. As a result, domestic violence charges are not uncommon in Carrollton, TX and the surrounding area.
Those facing domestic violence charges deserve to be vigorously defended in court. You can improve your odds of a successful outcome in your case when you hire a domestic violence defense lawyer. Your attorney can:
People accused of crimes in Texas have the right to defend themselves against their accusers. The most effective way to do that is with the help of a skilled attorney.
Defined legally in Texas as family violence, domestic violence involves abusive criminal acts committed by one person in a family or household against another. Examples include:
People charged with domestic violence can face misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the specifics of their cases. An experienced attorney can explain your charges and possible penalties.
A criminal act is only considered family violence if the participants share a specific type of relationship. In Texas, those people can include:
Dating violence is also domestic violence, even if the two parties are not cohabiting. It’s enough to share or have shared a romantic relationship as defined in Texas Family Code Chapter 71.
There are many sentencing options for domestic violence offenses in Texas. The penalties you may face could depend on the severity of the allegations against you and any prior protective orders. Expect more substantial penalties if you have a prior history of domestic assault. Penalties can include:
When sentencing offenders for domestic violence offenses under Texas Penal Code Section 22.01, courts can take into account aggravating circumstances, such as:
In some cases, domestic violence charges brought through the Denton County Criminal Court or the Dallas County District Attorney’s Family Violence Division can be dropped. It’s important to note that they won’t be dropped only because the alleged victim wants to drop the charges. The charges are brought by the District Attorney’s Office, not by the individual person affected by domestic violence. The same is true of restraining orders.
Charges may be dropped if constitutional rights violations during the investigation lead to the exclusion of key evidence required to prove the case. A general lack of evidence can also be used to get your charges dropped, though it’s relevant to note that the alleged victim’s testimony and the testimony of any witnesses are considered material evidence.
The ideal defense for domestic violence charges depends on the specifics of your case. Common defense strategies include self-defense, accidental injury, false allegations, and insufficient evidence. Claiming self-defense requires that you had a reasonable fear of being hurt and used physical force only to protect yourself or another person from immediate harm.
How much it costs to hire a defense lawyer for family violence in Texas varies depending on factors such as the complexity of your case and whether it must go to trial for a resolution. Cases that go to trial tend to incur higher costs, as do complex cases. Some attorneys charge flat fees for domestic violence defense, while others charge hourly rates and require retainers.
Strong evidence in a domestic violence case can include objective, physical or digital proof that captures the incident in real-time or documents its aftermath. The evidence should support the alleged victim’s claims regarding what happened during the event. Police reports, witness statements, photos and videos, medical records, and copies of past restraining orders or criminal convictions can all prove to be effective evidence in a domestic violence case.
A judge cannot find you guilty of domestic violence without any evidence, but the alleged victim’s testimony alone can count as legal evidence. Prosecutors often use alternative proof such as 911 audio recordings, police body camera footage, text messages, and past incident reports to support cases without substantial amounts of physical evidence.
You deserve a Carrollton domestic violence defense attorney who can provide you with hands-on service, local court system knowledge, and direct, honest communication. That’s just what you’ll find at VRBA Law. Our team is committed to bringing the full weight of our knowledge of domestic violence laws and prior experience to bear on your domestic violence case. Contact us to schedule an initial consultation today.
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