How to Get Charges Dropped for Assault Family Violence in Texas?

November 30, 2022

Assault family violence in Texas is a real concern. It is important to prevent assault family violence and ensure proper justice for the victim.  However, there can be tragic instances even when the crime hasn’t been committed. The accused may get arrested due to poor judgment and physical acts of aggression. False accusations can devastate the families and lives of the wrongly accused. 

Regardless of the specific circumstance, you are in a critical spot if you have been arrested for assault family violence in Texas. It may result in fines, imprisonment, no weapon ownership for LIFE and other sanctions. In such a situation, only a defense attorney can help you drop or nullify these charges. They will contest the allegation and present your defense by developing solid legal strategies. 

Below, we discussed how to get charges dropped for assault family violence.

Essential elements of an assault family violence crime

You can be arrested for assault family violence if: 

• You engage in a violent act against a person who is a member of your household or family. It may also include your spouses, grandchildren, children, other blood relatives, or relatives by marriage. It also includes people you are or were dating or anyone who lives in your house with you. 
• Your actions knowingly, recklessly, or intentionally cause someone bodily injury or physical harm. 

Strategies for defending family violence charges

Assault family violence charges can result in harsh penalties, collateral consequences, and implications. Therefore, you should hire a defense attorney to develop all possible strategies to fight the charges. Keep the following information in mind:

• A probation may be an option for you which would help you avoid serving jail time for the crime.
• You can work out a plea agreement with the prosecutor to reduce your punishment, charges, or both. 
• The prosecutor is always under pressure to prove you guilty. However, it can be challenging to do so as the accuser may not agree to testify. Your defense attorney can use this to your advantage. 

IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOUR LAWYER SPEAK WITH THE ALLEGED VICTIM BEFORE THE PROSECUTOR DOES.

What to do about assault family violence charges?

When there are assault family violence charges against you, you need robust defenses and consequences to mitigate these charges and their consequences. However, you cannot do this alone; you need a defense attorney by your side. However, to make things easier for the lawyer, keep the following tips in mind:

• Do not confront or argue with the officers or act aggressively when dealing with the police, even if you feel that the police are violating your rights. The best solution is always cooperating with them and letting your attorney fight in court. 
• Immediately use your constitutional rights to consult with your legal attorney. Do not give them any additional information, even to prove your innocence. 
• Cut all communication with the accuser, as it may be used against you later. Do not meet or talk to them in person or via email, phone, text, social media, or any other channels.
• Avoid social media and do not post any information related to the case on any public platform.  

About Steve Dennis, Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney in The Woodlands, TX

At Steve Dennis, Attorney at Law in Montgomery County, TX, we prioritize your case and invest our time, effort, and years of experience in providing you with the best guidance. Our clients trust us because we possess the experience and skills to win their cases. For more information, contact us at (936) 539-1234, email us at stevedennislaw@yahoo.com or fill out our contact form to hear back from us.

Mr. Dennis has tried assault cases at almost every level in Montgomery County and received numerous NOT GUILTY verdicts and DISMISSALS.