The National Domestic Violence Hotline received more than 700,000 calls for assistance between February 1996 and December 2001. Domestic violence claims are prevalent, and can be serious. If you are facing criminal charges for domestic violence, you must engage the services of an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
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Family Assault or Domestic Violence
Often, a wife, husband, boyfriend, or girlfriend in the heat of a domestic argument or fight calls 911 in an attempt to diffuse a tense situation. Once the police are involved, however, what began as a private matter becomes a criminal law matter. It is too late to drop the charges. The State proceeds to file charges, resulting in high bail, a protective order on the spouse’s or partner’s bond. You need a domestic violence attorney.
If you find yourself in this situation following a family assault arrest, contact Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, L.L.P. Ask us about the trial you may face; whether self-defense could be an issue; what the consequences are for conviction or a guilty plea ; and what immigration consequences you may face if you are not a US citizen. Our family assault defense attorneys are board-certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization [Hyperlink embedded here], and we are prepared to use every available legal avenue to make sure you have the best possible defense.
The following information is general in nature, and does not necessarily apply to your particular case. For a consultation about your own circumstances, contact Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, L.L.P.
Domestic Violence - An Overview
Domestic violence used to be viewed as a private matter between two individuals, usually a husband and wife. Given the prevalence of domestic violence and the effect it has on the lives of everyone involved, it is no longer seen as a private matter. All 50 states and the federal government have passed laws criminalizing domestic violence and offering civil relief to the victims.
If you have questions about domestic violence, contact an experienced attorney in your area. Domestic violence charges are serious and should not be taken lightly.
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Domestic Violence Charges and Sentencing
Most domestic violence charges can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor. A defendant charged with a felony can serve significant time in prison, whereas a defendant charged with a misdemeanor may serve only a short jail term or be required to pay a fine, attend counseling or be put on probation.
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Orders of Protection
Protective orders are used to prevent contact between victims and alleged domestic violence abusers. These orders can have a serious impact on the freedoms and abilities of those who are subject to them and can affect divorce and child custody proceedings.
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Domestic Violence and Child Custody
Under state law, domestic violence charges should be considered by the court before making any decisions regarding child custody. Thus, those who have been charged with domestic violence may be denied custody rights altogether or granted limited, supervised visitation with their children.
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Federal Full Faith and Credit Laws
Under federal law, a protective order issued in one state must be enforced wherever a violation occurs - even if it is not in the same state where the order was issued. Known as full faith and credit, this federal law seeks to protect victims of domestic violence from abusers crossing state lines to violate the terms of protection orders.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Domestic Violence
Q: What is domestic violence?
A: Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, economic, emotional and/or psychological abuse by an intimate partner or family member to control the actions of another. In most states, domestic violence crimes include behaviors that constitute assault, battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment and other criminal offenses that result in physical injury or death.
Q: Can I be arrested for domestic abuse if the injury is minor?
A: Yes. Minor physical injuries, and even the threat of violence, may result in an arrest in a domestic violence case. However, the severity of the injury may influence the specific charge brought.
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The Houston, Texas, criminal defense law firm of Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, L.L.P., represents people who have been accused of sexual assault, domestic violence, or any state or federal crime anywhere in Texas, including in communities such as League City, Angleton, Pearland, Alvin, Clear Lake, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Baytown, Pasadena, Memorial, Spring Branch, River Oaks, West University, and Bellaire.
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