Accused of Domestic Assault?
The Texas Legislature has strengthened domestic abuse laws, and local prosecutors are more likely to proceed with charges than in the past. A domestic assault conviction has consequences for your freedom, your future and your family situation.
If you are accused of domestic violence, you are at a disadvantage from the very beginning and need experienced legal counsel right away. Call the law firm of The Parker Firm at 972.562.2212 for a free consultation. Our effective defense lawyers represent men (or women) in Collin County and surrounding jurisdictions of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Kimberly Smith is a former Collin County assistant district attorney who understands how prosecutors make decisions in these cases.
Domestic Violence Defense
Domestic violence involves physical actions, threats, menacing gestures or other abusive or threatening behavior against a spouse, an ex-spouse, a live-in partner or someone you are dating. It also includes actions against a child, a parent, sibling or other member of your household.
A number of offenses may be charged as domestic violence:
- Simple assault
- Battery
- Sexual assault
- False imprisonment or kidnapping
- Stalking
- Harassment
- Terroristic threats
- Child abuse
- Elder abuse
Consequences of Domestic Abuse Allegations
Domestic violence can be a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the nature of the offense and prior criminal record. A conviction can mean prison time for repeat offenses or serious bodily harm. First offenders may be sentenced to jail, probation or anger management counseling. You will not be allowed to possess firearms if convicted.
The impact on your relationship with your children can be worse. A conviction for any family violence offense, even a Class C misdemeanor, can disqualify you from having primary child custody or joint managing of a conservatorship. False or exaggerated accusations are commonly used by the alleged victim to gain advantage in divorce or custody proceedings. The accusation starts a chain of events that puts you on the defensive.
Police will almost always make an arrest when called to a home, and district attorneys are aggressively prosecuting all reported incidents of violence. Such crimes are prosecuted even in cases where the victim refuses to press charges or recants initial claims of abuse. In many cases, prosecutors will file charges against alleged abusers in the absence of victims or witnesses.
We can help you with all types of issues relating to protective orders.
Contact us
Call 972.562.2212 or contact us online to set up a free initial consultation.
George Parker
Danny Carl Garner
Kimberly D. Smith
