Family Assault is one of the most common criminal charges in Texas. If not defended properly by an assault lawyer, it could lead to a more serious consequence.
In Houston, a 43-year old man was convicted of Family Assault on May 16, 2012. The man then received probation from the court after a brief hearing.
According to the accusation, the man punched his girlfriend in the eye in February 2010; causing severe swelling, bruising and a black eye that lasted for a month. The defendant fled the scene as his girlfriend dialed 911.
Police officers then responded to the scene and called EMS after seeing the victim’s injuries. Paramedics responded and assessed the victim’s injuries. The man was arrested a year later on the warrant that had been issued for his crime.
After the defendant admitted his guilt, prosecutors presented punishment evidence to the Court. The judge assessed punishment at one year’s probation, including 24 hours of community service, domestic violence counseling, a $250 fine and $282 in court costs.
Assault – Family Violence, in this case, is a Class A Misdemeanor with a punishment range of up to one year in county jail and/or a fine up to $4,000.
The Consequences of an Assault
Assault conviction may result in losing your job, lose your lease on your apartment or house, lose your child custody rights, and many more.
If you have been accused of violence or assault on someone or on a family member, call or text 24/7 Attorney Abogado Yong J. An at 832 428 5679. Family Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Abogado
Practice at Houston, Pearland, Alvin, Manvel, Angleton, Lake Jackson, League City, Texas City, Friendswood, Dickinson, Galveston, Sugarland, Fort Bend, Harris.
Assault conviction may lead to:
- Loss of custody of your children.
- Loss of your job
- Loss of housing or your lease.
- Penalties ranging from a fine of up to $500 – $10,000 and up to 2 – 20 years in prison, depending on whether the charge is classified as a misdemeanor or felony.
Lawyer of the Area
If you have been accused of family violence or assault on a family member, Call or text 24/7 Attorney Abogado Yong J. An at 832 428 5679. Family Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Abogado
Yong J. An, Criminal Defense and DWI attorney, Abogado de Defensa Criminal, Brazoria County, Pearland, Angleton, Lake Jackson, Manvel, Alvin, Freeport, Waller County, Hempstead, Chamber County, Anahuac, Montgomery County, Woodland, Conroe, Jefferson County, Beaumont, Liberty County. Also, Cleveland, Brazos County, College Station, Bryan, Fort Bend County, Sugarland. Moreover, Richmond, Rosenberg, Missouri City, Harris County, Houston, Spring, Pasadena, Humble, Tomball, Cypress, Webster, Galena Park, South Houston, Deer Park. Katy, Baytown, Kingwood, Galveston County, League City, Texas City, Dickinson, Kemah, Friendswood, and Santa Fe.