Assault Family Member | Houston Defense Attorney 
Assault on a Family Member, or Domestic Violence, carries increased penalties when compared to Simple Assault. The district attorney typically sees Domestic Violence as being more serious than most other types of cases. Texas laws are also designed to prevent Domestic Violence, but this can mean very serious consequences if you are accused of such a crime.
Some Facts about Assault on a Family Member in Texas:
- In order to arrest someone for a misdemeanor, the police normally have to see the crime happen, but the police can arrest for Domestic Violence without seeing it.
- Simple Assault Domestic Violence is punishable by up to a year in jail.
- If you have ever been found guilty, pleaded guilty or pleaded no contest to family violence in the past, an accusation of Domestic Violence Assault becomes a third-degree felony with a penalty of 2-10 years in prison.
- Aggravated Assault on a Family Member carries 2-20 years in prison.
- A person who uses a weapon against a family member and causes serious injury can face up to life in prison.
Call the Houston domestic violence lawyer Billy Skinner today at (713) 600-7777.
Houston Assault of a Family Member
Domestic Violence cases are often complicated and difficult. Usually there is a back story that involves breakups, divorce, child custody, relationship problems, cheating or other family problems. Strong emotions and built-up hurt and resentment can cause people to misunderstand and misreport what happened. Under the worst circumstances, people actually lie about what happened because they have biases or motives and believe that lying will help them get what they want, whether that is child custody, money, possession of the house or something else.
Billy Skinner works hard to expose these biases, motives and lies in Domestic Violence cases, and he will work hard to present your case in a way that the judge and the jury will understand.
Billy Skinner is a Houston assault charge lawyer. Call today at (713) 600-7777.
A Caring and Understanding Houston Law Firm
Billy Skinner is an experienced criminal attorney in Houston who knows the best defenses for Domestic Violence cases. He will treat you with the respect that you deserve and will fight hard to win your case. Even if you did what you were accused of, there are several defenses that may justify your actions, which would make you not guilty under the law. When you hire us, you will be treated like the important client that you are. We promise to never treat you like a number.
Contact us as soon as possible for a free consultation. We will help you preserve evidence, build a defense, and we will work hard to help you get your life back to normal.
If you or someone you care about is facing assault charges in Houston, Ft. Bend, or Conroe, contact us today.
Call today for a free consultation (713) 600-7777.
