Dallas Family Violence Attorney
Representing the Best Interests of Dallas Families
Relationships between family members can be complicated. Most families experience some form of conflict. Sometimes, the conflict between family members can become intense and even violent. Not all cases of family violence involve situations where one person is clearly the aggressor, and another is clearly the victim.
Sadly, in many cases, there may be evidence that either party could have been the aggressor or victim at some point in an altercation. To ensure that the court considers your side of the story, you should consult a Dallas family violence attorney from Clark Law Group. We can make sure the court understands to complexities of your case when judging your case.
For more information about our services, call us at (469) 906-2266 today.
Texas Law on Family Violence
Under Texas law, it is a crime for someone to commit an act of family violence. Although it is already a crime to commit most acts of violence against another person, regardless of whether they are related to the defendant, the law specifically recognizes violence against one’s family as a distinct societal wrong.
The Texas Family Code defines “family violence” to mean:
- Acts between family or household members intended to cause physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault
- Threats between family or household members that put someone in fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault
- Specific forms of abuse toward a child committed by a family or household member
- Dating violence
Violation of a Family Violence Protective Order
The State of Texas has an interest in preventing abuse and violence between family and household members. As a result, Texas courts are empowered to restrict people from acting in a way that could lead to family violence using family violence protective orders.
Texas courts have the authority to issue orders prohibiting people from:
- Committing family violence
- Communicating with a family or household member
- Going near a family or household member’s home or place of work
- Going near a protected child’s home, school, or daycare
- Possessing a firearm
When someone violates the terms of a family violence protective order, the violation is considered to be a distinct offense that is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor.
Consult a Dallas Family Violence Attorney for Advice
At Clark Law Group, we have years of experience and knowledge with various legal issues to help protect your legal rights. Because your freedom may be at stake, it is in your best interests to make sure you have an effective Dallas family violence attorney to preserve your due process rights.
To schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers about your case, call us at (469) 906-2266 or contact us onlinetoday.