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Experienced Domestic Violence attorneys fighting for your rights across Odessa Texas. We’ve successfully defended thousands of Domestic Violence cases with proven results.
If you are facing domestic violence charges in Odessa, your first move should be to hire an Odessa domestic violence lawyer who will be an aggressive defender of your rights.
Domestic violence is a serious problem throughout the state of Texas. Data from 2011 shows that there were 198,366 cases of domestic violence in the state that year, nearly a third of Texans experience domestic violence in their lifetime.
Domestic violence is all too common an occurrence for people and the charges cannot be taken lightly. You may face misdemeanor or felony charges even if the spouse or victim does not wish to bring charges against you or if you believe the two of you have reconciled. That does not mean the court will drop the charges.
An attorney with experience in handling domestic violence cases in Odessa can review all the facts of the case and prepare the strongest defense to give you a positive outcome in your case and put your life back to normal.
Texas defines family violence as occurring when a member of a family or household does physical harm to another family member, either through bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault, or threatens to do so. In other words, it is the underlying charge of assault, sexual assault, aggravated assault, et cetera, between spouses or among the family.
As soon as a party is charged with a domestic violence offense, the court may order an emergency protective order to prevent them from visiting or communicating with the victim, visiting the home, or possessing a firearm.
The court may also order a party charged with domestic violence to undergo the Battering Intervention and Prevention program, which offers counseling and educating to both the victim and the party charged.
If a party charged with domestic violence offenses has a previous conviction for assault or a domestic violence charge. The underlying assault charge can be elevated from a class A misdemeanor to a felony in the third degree.
If an alleged victim has applied for a protective order. Therefore, the court may grant it if it judges that violence is likely to reoccur. The protective order may prohibit a party from visiting a certain property or from moving children, among other potential restrictions.
A party which violates a protective order can be subject to a Class A misdemeanor. Which means a fine of up to $4,000 and jail not to exceed a year. If the party has previous convictions. They may be subject to a felony in the third degree. Which entails possible imprisonment of up to ten years but not less than two years. As well as a fine of up to $10,000.
The terms of imprisonment and potential penalties in a domestic violence case can be severe. The fallout for your personal life can be equally devastating. Contact an Odessa domestic violence attorney today to be your advocate and put your life back on track. A skilled domestic violence attorney in Odessa can help get you a positive outcome in your case.
A skilled Texas Domestic Violence Lawyer attorney with experience defending charges possesses significant knowledge in handling matters pursuant to a broad array of penal code provisions, including:
Our proven track record speaks for itself
Full dismissal of the Assault Family Violence charge, preserving the client's clean record and protecting their fundamental firearm rights.
Client avoided indictment (No-Bill issued) after the defense demonstrated the reported injuries were accidental and occurred outside the alleged domestic dispute.
Dismissal secured by successfully demonstrating to the court that the relationship did not meet the "family" definition required by the Texas statute.
Successfully challenged and had the Emergency Protective Order withdrawn during the criminal proceedings, restoring the client's residency rights.
Obtained a Not Guilty Verdict by proving significant inconsistencies between the 911 call and the alleged victim’s trial testimony.
Domestic Violence charge reduced to a minor Class C misdemeanor, specifically avoiding a permanent Family Violence finding on the client's record.
Experience, expertise, and results you can trust
Texas Board of Legal Specialization certified in criminal law
Available around the clock for urgent matters
Over 25 years of defense experience
Thousands of successful case outcomes
Every minute counts in a Domestic Violence case. Contact us immediately for a free consultation and start building your defense today.
