Assault Family/Domestic Violence Lawyer in the Dallas Fort Worth Area

If you need an aggressive assault family violence lawyer in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, a phone call to the Law Office of Mike Howard is the first step you need to take to get your case on the right track. A member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Dallas Bar Association, Mr. Howard and his dedicated staff bring the experience, knowledge and tenacity you need to put a family violence allegation behind you. Our priority is not only to resolve your case quickly, in a way that clears your name and record so that a wrongful accusation doesn't haunt you for life. All it takes a simple phone call to schedule your free consultation at one of our convenient locations and you'll be on the way to having a devoted advocate on your side, ready and willing to fight for you! 

Family violence is a particularly nasty allegation. It's hard to prove, but it's equally hard to disprove if you try to go it alone. Beyond the jail or prison time on the line, thousands of dollars of fees and fines and a permanently scarred record are possible pitfalls. The damage to your reputation, the difficulty getting jobs and apartments, and the problems it can cause in your personal life are all very much real. 

When you need expert advice from an experienced, skilled advocate, it's time to contact someone with a proven track record of getting results. Trusting your defense to The Law Office of Mike Howard means you have an intricate knowledge of the law and the process along with years of experience and trial skills on your side. Whether it's a felony or a misdemeanor charge, we do everything in our power to help you achieve a successful outcome for you and your family. Call us today for a free consultation and let us help you get this behind you. 

Definition

Assault Family (or Domestic) Violence occurs when someone causes bodily injury to another person who is a family member, in a dating relationship (or marriage), or sharing living arrangements with the actor. 

See Texas Penal Code 22.01

Punishment Range

Assault family violence (or domestic violence) is usually a Class A misdemeanor carrying a possible range of punishment of up to 1 year in the county jail and up to a $4,000 fine. Assault family/domestic violence involving impeding the breathing or circulation of the victim enhances the case to a third degree felony carrying a possible range of punishment of 2 - 10 years imprisonment and up to $10,000 fine. Assault family/domestic violence with a previous affirmative finding of family violence is also enhanced to a third degree felony.

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