Houston Domestic Violence Defense Attorneys
Domestic violence convictions have far-reaching consequences in Texas. They can lead to the revocation of almost any type of license, from a handgun license to a professional medical license. You may also be facing jail time.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office has an entire division dedicated to pursuing domestic assault/family violence cases, including numerous professional investigators and social-worker counselors who are skilled in the collection and preservation of evidence in these type cases. Therefore, it is imperative that you hire a team of equally skilled attorneys to combat the prosecution’s effort and to make sure your voice is heard rather than ignored.
If you have been accused of or charged with domestic violence, you need an experienced domestic violence defense attorney.
Please contact the Houston Law Offices of Casey Garrett & Kirk Oncken. We are former prosecutors. We can help.
What Is Domestic Violence?
The definition is not limited to spousal abuse. Any type of behavior in an intimate adult relationship that might be considered aggressive or controlling may be described as domestic violence. Such behaviors include:
- Violent language
- Physical violence
- Psychological violence
- Coerced sexual acts
- Physical stalking
- Cyberstalking
- A current or former spouse
- Parents of a child in common
- Unmarried persons living as partners
- Dating relationships
- Parent and child
- Persons offering refuge
Domestic Violence Defense Strategies
The fact of the matter is, anyone accused of domestic violence in Texas today is likely to be presumed guilty until he or she is proven innocent. In many cases there will be no bond set in a case involving such a charge. Without the services of an aggressive attorney, you could spent needless hours or even days in jail awaiting a judge’s decision to set bond.
It is not unusual for domestic violence cases to involve overcharging — when parental discipline is at issue, for example. Also, it is not unusual for an alleged victim to decide not to testify or to change their story altogether. Under such circumstances, our attorneys will fight to have the charge dropped.
If you are facing domestic violence charges, please call or e-mail our Criminal Law Houston law firm today. Our experienced team of domestic violence defense lawyers will be happy to explain your rights, your options and what we can do to protect and defend your rights.
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