Assault Family Violence Charges Defense
Houston Domestic Assault Lawyers James Sullivan & Associates
The Consequences for Assault Family Violence
Depending on the circumstances, the prosecutors can charge Assault Family Violence either as a:
- misdemeanor, or a
- felony.
A Class A Misdemeanor Assault means
that a person caused bodily injury (or pain) to their partner. If the
person used a deadly weapon in the domestic assault, then it is a Felony
Aggravated Assault. If the person choked their partner or impeded
their breathing, then it is also a Felony. No matter the level of the
criminal offense charged, you can expect the court to order you out of
your home and have no contact until the case is resolved with your
partner, spouse or family member. Punishment for those who are found
guilty of misdemeanor assault family violence may also include:
- Community Supervision (Probation)
- A fine of up to $4,000.00
- Jail confinement of up to one year
- Community service
- Anger management counseling
The Harris County District Attorney’s
Office has a Family Criminal Law Division that focuses solely on
domestic violence. The prosecutors immediately call the alleged victim
to get their statement as to what happened. The prosecutors lock in the
emotional stress of the event by obtaining their immediate statement.
However, facts tend to change and the importance of the incidence
significantly lessens frequently after a short cooling off time.
Arrested for Assault Family Violence? Contact James Sullivan & Associates at (281) 546-6428.
Defending a Houston Assault Family Violence Charge
Assault against a family member is
very serious and can have far reaching consequences. The accused may be
permanently barred from working in certain industries. The accused may
be denied housing in apartment complexes. If you are charged with assault family violence, you should seek legal advice from a experienced criminal defense lawyers.
The defense lawyers of James Sullivan
& Associates fight to get their client’s assault family violence
charges dismissed or won at trial. Other domestic assault lawyers may
choose to arrange a plea bargain for their clients; however, this may
not be in the client’s best interest. While it is true that a defendant
who successfully completes a deferred adjudication probation will not
have a conviction on their record, it is also true that if that person
ever gets arrested again for assault family violence then he or she will
be charged with a third degree felony and if found guilty could be
sentenced to between 2 to 10 years in prison.
Negotiating a plea deal with
prosecutors should be the last resort. A good domestic assault lawyer
will first investigate the case, interview witnesses, analyze physical
evidence and review witness statements in the offense report for
inconsistencies. Such a defense attorney will also consider possible
motives for making false allegations, such as jealousy, revenge or child
custody issues.
Need Legal Advice? Call James Sullivan & Associates at (281) 546-6428.
Contact a Houston Assault Family Violence Lawyer
The best way to resolve the case is by
first talking with an Assault Family Violence Lawyer. Houston Criminal
Lawyer James Sullivan will consider the merits of your case and give
you an honest evaluation. He will aggressively defend you. He gets results and fights cases at trial. His legal fees are affordable, reasonable and fair.
In November of 2018 I was arrested for the first time in my life. I spent time in jail for family violence and it was a moment of failure for me. I feared that my future and everything I had worked for over the course of my life would be in jeopardy. I’m not rich but I wasn’t going to risk my future any further, so I reached out to Mr. James Sullivan. I found Mr. Sullivan by googling for family violence lawyers. It was a Sunday and his name popped up showing that he worked on Sundays, so I gave him a call and we spent about an hour talking on that Sunday evening.
Mr. Sullivan turned out to be the best decision I made in 2018. I told him I would be pleading not guilty and he told me he could possibly get the case dismissed, which was a relief to my stress. We went through 4 settings together, which required little to no work on my part.
At each of our meetings Mr. Sullivan showed great professionalism, positivity, dependability, passion, and most of all he showed me that I could trust him. We talked about life, goals, and achievements. He shared his experiences and wisdom with me, recommending changes to certain aspects of my life. Overall, James Sullivan not only helped me legally, but he connected with me as a human being, and for that I will be forever grateful. My case was dismissed in exchange for community service and I left this experience as a better person. I 100% and wholeheartedly recommend Mr. James Sullivan as an attorney. ~Jesse (Avvo review)
Call James Sullivan right now at (281) 546-6428.
