McKinney Assault Family Violence Lawyers

Attorneys Addressing Assault Charges Involving Allegations of Family Violence in McKinney

While charges of assault can be serious in any situation, cases where a person has been accused of injuring a family member can lead to harsh penalties that may affect their family relationships, living situation, and freedom. These cases can escalate quickly, and a call to the police because of a family argument or domestic dispute could lead to an arrest, a restraining order, and serious misdemeanor or felony charges. Taking the right steps after an arrest can help ensure that a person will be able to defend against criminal charges and avoid penalties that could affect their family life.

At Texas Defense Firm, our attorneys work with clients to address assault family violence charges correctly and protect their rights. We can advise a person on how to respond to accusations of domestic violence, and we can provide the representation needed during protective order hearings and criminal proceedings to make sure the situation will be handled the right way. We will work to prevent a criminal conviction and achieve an outcome to a case that will help a person maintain important family relationships.

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What Is Family Violence?

Rather than using the term "domestic violence," Texas law refers to family violence, which may include assault, abuse, or other forms of violence against the members of a person's family or household. A wide variety of domestic relationships may be covered under this term, including the members of a person's immediate family, extended family members like parents or siblings, in-laws, anyone who lives in a person's household, and a person's current or former dating partners. Violent crimes committed against any of these family or household members may be classified as family violence.

Situations That Can Lead to Family Violence Charges

When police officers are called to address situations where family members may be at risk, they may arrest a person who is believed to have committed assault against a member of their family or household. Situations in which arrests for assault may occur include:

• An argument between spouses or romantic partners that escalates into physical contact, such as pushing, grabbing, or striking
• A physical confrontation between a parent and a minor or adult child living in their household in which one party is accused of threatening, striking, or injuring the other
• An incident between roommates or other people who share a residence in which one person allegedly inflicted an injury or made a threat
• A dispute between current or former dating partners, including situations following a breakup in which one party was allegedly threatened or harmed by the other
• An incident in which family members made physical contact with each other, and they each claim that the other was the primary aggressor

Assault Charges and Penalties in Cases Involving Injuries to Family Members

When a person is accused of intentionally injuring a family member or recklessly causing a member of their household to suffer an injury, they may be charged with a Class A misdemeanor. This level of offense is the same as other forms of assault involving injuries. However, if a person had previously been convicted of assault family violence or another offense against a family or household member, a second assault charge may be classified as a third-degree felony. If a second assault family violence charge allegedly involved strangulation, a person may be charged with a second-degree felony.

Aggravated assault charges, which typically involve the use of deadly weapons or the infliction of serious injuries, can also become more serious when they involve family violence. A person who has allegedly used a deadly weapon like a gun or knife and inflicted a serious bodily injury on a member of their family or household may be charged with a first-degree felony.

Legal Help in Assault Family Violence Cases

At Texas Defense Firm, we understand that family violence accusations can occur in highly emotional situations. People who live in the same home, former spouses or romantic partners, teenage or adult siblings, or other family members may become involved in arguments that can lead to physical actions and accusations of violence. Some cases may involve accusations made by one party when there is little or no evidence, or both people involved in a conflict may have taken actions that could be considered to be violent.

Our lawyers will closely examine the specific facts of a case to determine what happened and what defense strategies may be available. We can review statements made by witnesses, any videos of an incident, medical records or other evidence related to injuries that allegedly occurred, and other information to determine how to address accusations of domestic violence. We may be able to show that the alleged violence did not occur, or we may determine what measures may be taken to resolve a situation while minimizing disruption to a family.

Contact Our McKinney, TX Assault Family Violence Lawyers

Assault family violence charges can lead to multiple types of penalties. At Texas Defense Firm, we can provide guidance for clients in these situations, helping them understand how specific allegations, previous incidents, and other factors may affect the charges they are facing and the options for defense. We will work to ensure that a person's rights will be protected while taking steps to achieve an outcome to a case that will help them avoid long-term penalties and maintain positive family relationships. Contact our McKinney assault family violence defense attorneys at 972-369-0577 to arrange a free consultation today.