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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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Our Settlements & Verdicts

Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.

  • Cases Dismissed Burglary of Habitation and Interfering with Emergency Call
  • Motion to Adjudicate Dismissed Motion to Adjudicate - Possession of 4 to 200 grams of Methamphetamine, Evading Arrest with a Vehicle, and Theft of $30,000 to $150,000
  • Charges Dismissed Keeping a Gambling Place & Intentionally & Knowingly Operate a Game Room
  • Case Dismissed Resisting Arrest
  • Case Dismissed Criminal Trespass - Critical Infrastructure

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    David Sloane is hands down the most professional, trustworthy, and hard working attorney I've ever known. He has helped my family time and time again. We only trust him with our legal issues and you should too. You will not be disappointed with the results. He will fight tooth and nail for you and will not stop. Choosing any other attorney is a mistake.
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