Houston Domestic Violence Defense Attorneys
Domestic violence convictions have far-reaching consequences in Texas. They can lead to the revocation of almost any type of license, from a handgun license to a professional medical license. You may also be facing jail time.
The Harris County District Attorney's Office has an entire division dedicated to pursuing domestic assault cases.
If you have been accused of or charged with domestic violence, you need an experienced domestic violence defense attorney.
Please contact the Houston Law Offices of Casey Garrett & Kirk Oncken. We are former prosecutors. We can help.
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Even if your accuser decides to recant, the authorities may not drop the charges.
What Is Domestic Violence?
The definition is not limited to spousal abuse. Any type of behavior in an intimate adult relationship that might be considered aggressive or controlling may be described as domestic violence. Such behaviors include:
- Violent language
- Physical violence
- Psychological violence
- Coerced sexual acts
- Physical stalking
- Cyberstalking
Such relationships include:
- A current or former spouse
- Parents of a child in common
- Unmarried persons living as partners
- Dating relationships
- Parent and child
- Persons offering refuge
Domestic Violence Defense Strategies
It is not unusual for domestic violence cases to involve overcharging — when parental discipline is at issue, for example. Also, it is not unusual for an alleged victim to decide not to testify. Under such circumstances, our attorneys may be able to have the charges reduced or dismissed. Under some circumstances, self-defense is a viable defense.
But the fact of the matter is, anyone accused of domestic violence in Texas today is likely to be presumed guilty until he or she is proved innocent.
If you are facing domestic violence charges, please call or e-mail our Houston law firm TODAY. Our experienced domestic violence defense lawyers will be happy to explain your rights, your options and what we can do to protect and defend your rights.
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