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Fort Worth Domestic Violence Lawyer

Defending Clients Who Are Facing Domestic Violence Charges

If you’ve been accused of domestic violence, you may be up against a relentless prosecution. Texas does not treat these allegations lightly and may penalize you with a misdemeanor or felony charge, depending on the circumstances. Don’t underestimate the power of either of these criminal charges, as both can substantially impact your future livelihood and dismantle your family.

As a former police lieutenant, Attorney David Sloane has rare but valuable insight into the operations and resources practiced by opposing counsel. Using this knowledge, paired with 20+ years of legal experience, he knows which defense tactics work and how to put them into action when challenging domestic violence charges in a Texas court.

Have you been accused of domestic violence? Call Law Offices of David Sloane today at (817) 349-7118 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our domestic violence attorneys in Fort Worth.

What Is Considered Domestic Violence in Texas?

Texas defines domestic violence as an act committed against a:

  • Current or former spouse
  • Child of a current or former spouse
  • Person with whom the offender has a child or children
  • Foster child or foster parent of the offender
  • Family member of the offender by blood, marriage, or adoption
  • Someone with whom the offender lives
  • Person with whom the offender has or had an ongoing dating or romantic relationship

What Are the Three Types of Domestic Violence in Texas?

Texas law recognizes three acts of domestic violence:

  • Domestic assault: A threat or act of violence against a person with whom the defendant has an intimate relationship. The act must be intentional, knowing, or reckless and may cause physical contact that the victim will find provocative or offensive.
    • You could face a Class A misdemeanor if you don’t have a prior conviction, or 3rd degree felony if you do have a prior domestic assault conviction.
  • Aggravated domestic assault: Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing serious bodily injury to another person, or using or exhibiting a deadly weapon while committing the assault crime, including threatening another with bodily injury or engaging in conduct that the victim will likely find offensive.
    • If the crime involved a deadly weapon and causes serious bodily injury to the victim, the crime is a 1st degree felony. Any other aggravated domestic assault is a 2nd degree felony.
  • Continuous violence against the family: Conviction of this crime involves two domestic assaults against the family in twelve months.
    • You could be charged with a 3rd degree felony.
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  • Case Dismissed Indecent Exposure
  • Reduced to Class C Non-Reporting Probation Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
  • Reduced to Obstruction of a Highway Driving While Intoxicated 2nd (DWI)

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