Accusations of domestic violence-assault family violence carry serious consequences. If you were arrested for domestic violence, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to explain your rights to you as well as your legal defenses and how your case will be handled most effectively.

Domestic violence includes assault against a family member or continuous violence. If you’re convicted of domestic violence, you will face jail time, fines, and the loss of some of your rights including your ability to possess a firearm.

Domestic violence–assault family violence includes people involved in the following relationships:

• Related by marriage, including common law marriage
• Former marriage or common-law marriage
• Has a child in common, including foster parents
• Dating relationships
• Currently or formerly living in the same house and engaged in a romantic or sexual relationship
• Relatives (including mother, father, sister, brother, child, parent, and adopted children/parents)
• Persons living in the same household

Domestic violence is defined by the Texas Penal Code as “a person who commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person’s spouse; intentionally or knowingly threatens another with imminent bodily injury, including the person’s spouse; or intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative.”

Other domestic violence charges include aggravated assault, impeding the breath of another family member (choking) and continuous violence against the family.

These charges are all very serious and demand appropriate legal representation. There are defenses for domestic violence that we can help you understand. These defenses are unique to your individual case and can include self-defense, defense of others or children, consent, accidental injuries, or if the victim staged their injuries, and more.

You need experienced legal representation to deal with these very serious accusations and help you determine your best course of action.

Your Domestic Violence Lawyer

The Carney Firm has a proven track record of fighting domestic violence cases successfully for our clients. We have the knowledge needed to navigate the law and find effective defense strategies. Who you choose to be your attorney is critical to your case and your future. Choose Carney and feel confident that you’ve chosen the best. Call us today for a consultation.