Fate Domestic Violence Attorney
Out of all the family-related legal battles a person can face, domestic violence cases are the trickiest to deal with. Not only is it difficult to report because the suspect is your family or household member, but there is also the fear of retaliation and further violence.
Whether you are the victim or a loved one, you need to seek the help of experienced Fate domestic violence lawyers to get the case heard and resolved while reducing the risk of further violence.
At Davis and Associates Attorneys at Law, our domestic violence lawyers will act accordingly to get you to safety while getting your domestic violence case filed in court. Our team will also act as your legal representative during the trial so you don’t need to face your abusers in court and provide you with legal advice throughout the trial. You can also count on us to be with you even after the case to help you and your loved ones stay safe and away from any problems caused by your abusers.
Call Davis and Associates Attorneys at Law today at (972) 945-1790 for your Free Consultation with a Fate Domestic Violence Lawyer!
Definition of Domestic Violence in Texas
In Texas, domestic violence or domestic assault is defined as ”an act committed by a family or household member against another member of the family or household that threatens or results in physical harm, bodily injury, assault or sexual assault.” Child abuse committed by a family or household member and violence against a dating partner will also qualify as domestic violence.
Texas state law also specifies who exactly falls under “family” or “household members” for the case to be considered domestic violence:
- Current or former spouse
- Parents of the same child
- Foster child and parent
- Current or former co-residents
- Relatives by blood, marriage, or adoption
- Current or former dating or romantic partners
The law also highlights the exact crimes that can be classified as domestic violence crimes, and they are as follows:
- Domestic assault and aggravated domestic assault
- Continuous violence against the family
- Violation of protective order
- Stalking
- Kidnapping
- Unlawful restraint
- Homicide
Penalties for Domestic Violence in Texas
Once the court finds a person guilty of committing domestic assault or violence, they can be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the actions they have committed.
Either one of these offenses will come with a financial penalty and jail time, with some getting reduced rights, such as a ban on owning firearms and being placed under probation. These penalties will only be lifted if the defendant is pardoned or the charges are withdrawn.
Our Fate domestic violence lawyers will fight for specific penalties against your abusers and help you prepare the right evidence to support your request. Once the court decides the penalties directed to your abusers, we will make sure that the penalties are enforced. Meanwhile, you can also trust our lawyers to appeal against the penalty if you believe that it is too harsh.
Protective Orders
Texas listed several protections to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and stalking from further abuse. Out of all these protections, protective orders are highly preferred because it is designed to stop abusers from approaching or hurting you. The court can even impose additional conditions for the defendant or abuser to follow while the protective order is active. Victims can request a protective order from specific agencies, but if you do not want to do it yourself, you can seek the help of Fate domestic violence lawyers, like our team at Davis and Associates Attorneys at Law, to file the request.
If a defendant violates a protective order, they can face financial penalties and even jail time if they continuously violate it. Davis and Associates Attorneys at Law can help you report any violation committed by the defendant and make sure the court takes the appropriate action to penalize the defendant according to their violation.
Bail & Bond Conditions
For certain domestic violence cases, courts may issue bail and bond conditions for the defendant to follow if they wish to request it. Some of the conditions that can be set include wearing GPS monitoring devices, prohibiting them from approaching or speaking to the victims and removing their right to possess or own firearms. Failure to comply with these conditions will result in the bail or bond being invalidated, and the defendant will be returned to jail. They will not be freed from jail until the case is heard and decided.
Should the defendant agree to the conditions set by the court, the police will first inform the victim before they free the defendant. The court can issue emergency protection for the victims so they are protected. However, if the police believe that violence can occur once the defendant is freed, they can hold them for four hours more. The court may also hold the release of the defendant for up to 48 hours if they see that the victim has a record of committing violence with or without weapons in the past.
Whether you are the defendant or the victim in this case, our Fate domestic violence lawyers can help you understand your rights and take the necessary steps to request or fight against a bond or bail order.
Let’s Talk Today – Free Legal Consultation
If you are a victim of domestic violence or a loved one is the victim, don’t wait until your situation becomes worse before you report it to the authorities and get your abusers judged by the court.
Our Fate, TX family law firm can immediately spring into action to get your case heard and protect you from further abuse by helping you get into a secured location. You can also trust us to fight hard to get your abusers behind bars and punished for their actions, reducing the need to face them in court or put you at further risk.
Call Davis and Associates Attorneys at Law today at (972) 945-1790 for your Free Consultation with a Fate Domestic Violence Lawyer!