Sexual Assault or Family Violence Defense Lawyer

Board-Certified Sexual Assault Lawyer Serving Conroe, The Woodlands, and all of Montgomery

An assault conviction brings many potential problems – up to a $4,000 fine and up to 1 year in jail. It can even mean a conviction that stays on your record for life! In some cases, you may lose your ability to own a weapon. Even if the victim wants to drop charges or has dropped charges, the State can still prosecute you for assault, regardless of whether the victim comes to court. Additionally, if you plead guilty to assault family violence and are charged again, it could be enhanced to a 3rd degree felony, which carries 2-10 years in prison.

With an experienced, Board-Certified criminal defense attorney, it is possible to get your charges dismissed, secure a not-guilty verdict, or get the best deal possible.

What can our Family Violence Lawyer do for you?

• Get the Charges Dismissed – The best result to an assault case is a complete dismissal of all charges. If the District Attorney (DA) knows the defense lawyer is a skilled and experienced criminal defense lawyer, the DA might dismiss the case to avoid losing at trial. The case may also be dismissed if the victim is willing to drop charges or the client agrees to attend anger management or receive other counseling. Steve has been defending assault cases longer than any of the assistant DAs currently prosecuting misdemeanor assault cases in the Montgomery County Courts at Law and none of them are Board Certified in Criminal Law.
• Get the assault charges dismissed by pleading to a lesser offense – If the DA won’t completely let the case go, it is possible to have the assault case dismissed if the client pleas to public intoxication, disturbing the peace, or class C assault (punishable by up to $500 fine only). Steve has the skills to facilitate these types of plea deals and can give you the best chance of improving your outcome.
• Get a “Not Guilty” verdict – If the DA won’t dismiss your case, you may have to take the case to trial. It is the DA’s job to prove your guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt” to a judge or jury. Since a jury trial is the most difficult part of a lawyer’s job, having the wrong lawyer in a trial can be disastrous. With over 26 years of experience, Steve has won many cases at trial and secured a “not guilty” verdict for his clients.
• Get the best deal possible – If, after a complete review of your case, it is determined that your case cannot be dismissed or won at trial, it may be necessary to work out a deal for the least punishment possible. DAs usually don’t give good plea bargain offers to lawyers who don’t try assault cases. You may even be eligible for a special type of probation called Deferred Adjudication that will result in the case being DISMISSED after the probation is over, no conviction on your record, and usually the ability to have your criminal record sealed. Steve is widely known in the area for being a successful defense attorney and has helped many clients get the best deal possible given their circumstances. 

If you have been arrested for or charged with assault, you need a defense attorney who has the experience and expertise to fight for you. Contact Steve Dennis today to discuss your case and get the help you need.

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