If you’ve had a family dispute that ended with law enforcement being called and someone being charged with assault family violence you will need to contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
These criminal charges carry very serious, life-changing consequences if you’re convicted.
You need an experienced family violence lawyer who has broad experience in negotiations and real-life trial experience representing you.
You’ll be going up against experienced government lawyers and investigators who know the law and the local courts, and they want to convict you.
In each assault family violence case there are many facts the state must prove to convict you. A skilled lawyer on your side will challenge their arguments and evidence to help you clear your name.
Call today to schedule a one-on-one consultation with one of our criminal defense lawyers because, despite the charges against you, you have legal rights to be represented by a team of Texas law professionals.
WHAT IS ASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE?
The Texas penal code defines Assault – Family Violence as:
- An act by a member of a family or household against another member of the family or household that is intended to result in:
- Physical harm
- Bodily injury
- Assault
- Sexual assault or
- That is a threat that reasonably places the member in fear of:
- Imminent physical harm
- Bodily injury
- Assault
- Sexual assault,
- But does not include defensive measures to protect oneself.
Family or household members are:
- Current or former spouses
- Parents of the same child
- Foster child and parent
- Current or former co-residents
- Current or former dating or romantic partners
- Relatives by:
- blood
- marriage
- or adoption.
Contact Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys as we have the experience required to give you the best representation possible if you’re facing Assault Family Violence charges.
When you or a loved one is charged with assault family violence, you should seek legal advice.
The consequences of this charge will have repercussions in your personal and professional life.
To discuss a state assault family violence arrest, charge, or conviction with a criminal defense lawyer that serves Abilene, TX and the surrounding counties contact Blizzard & Zimmerman Attorneys.
Call today for a consultation with a lawyer here at Blizzard and Zimmerman to discuss the facts and circumstances of your case and find out how we can put our skills and experience to work for you.[/column]
