Fort Bend County Domestic Assault Lawyers James G. Sullivan & Associates
Most couples learn to resolve their differences or even end their
relationships without resorting to domestic assault or family violence. Sometimes, however, even
good people gets so stressed out and feel so overwhelmed that they lose
it even for a moment and strike out at their partner or another family member in a physical way.
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 restricted 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 Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office immediately calls 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? Call James G. Sullivan & Associates at (281) 546-6428 for a free confidential consultation. James Sullivan graduated from the Trial Lawyers College founded by Legendary lawyer Gerry Spence. Sullivan has a proven record of defending people from all walks of life, faiths and countries in courts throughout Texas.
Defending a Sugar Land 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 G. 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 G. Sullivan & Associates at (281) 546-6428 for a free confidential consultation.
Contact a Sugar Land Assault Family Violence Lawyer
The best way to resolve the case is by first talking with an Assault Family Violence Lawyer. Sugar Land Criminal Lawyer James Sullivan will consider the merits of your case and give you an honest evaluation. He will aggressively defend you. His legal fees are affordable, reasonable and fair.
Our law firm defends clients charged with crimes in district courts and county criminal courts, including domestic violence (assault of a family member or family violence), drug possession or drug delivery, violent crimes, and juvenile delinquency.
