Houston Domestic Assault Lawyers James 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. A knowledgeable defense attorney may be able to get your case no billed (dismissed) by the grand jury,
but it is important to retain the attorney immediately because once
your case is indicted this option is no longer available. Attorney
James Sullivan has considerable experience in fighting cases at the
grand jury level and at trial.
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 for a free confidential consultation.
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? Contact 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 with the goal to get you
the best result. His legal fees are
affordable, reasonable and fair.
Contact James Sullivan & Associates at (281) 546-6428 for a free confidential consultation.
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Our Houston criminal lawyers defend clients charged with crimes in district courts and county criminal courts, including domestic violence (assault of a family member), drug possession or drug delivery, violent crimes, and juvenile delinquency.