

Austin Domestic Violence Lawyers
Assault Family Violence Defense in Travis County
Domestic violence, also known as assault family violence, is one of the most serious misdemeanor charges you can face in Texas. A conviction can severely impact your professional and personal reputation, as well as your relationships with family and loved ones. Additionally, domestic violence charges often come with restraining orders, protective orders, or orders to move out of your home, all of which significantly restrict your freedoms.
These legal measures not only limit your actions but also add emotional stress to an already challenging situation. While most criminal charges are financially taxing, a domestic violence charge brings an added layer of emotional turmoil, making it a uniquely difficult experience.
To speak with our experienced Austin domestic violence lawyers, give us a call at (512) 359-3743 or contact us online today.
Types of Assault Family Violence Charges in Texas
There are three different types of assault family violence offenses in Texas:
- Domestic assault
- Aggravated domestic assault
- Continuous violence against the family
If you are charged with an assault family violence crime, contact an Austin domestic violence lawyer immediately. Do not speak to the police, the complaining witness, or anyone other than your attorney. Any statement you make may be used against you. Prompt legal advice can help preserve your rights and provide you with a clearer understanding of the potential legal battle ahead.


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Charges Avoided Assault
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Case Dismissed Assault Family Violence
Our client was a mother who had allowed her adult son and family to move in with her due to some hardship. After a family dinner a heated discussion between our client and her daughter in law turned into a physical altercation.
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Charges Dismissed Assault Bodily Injury Family Violence
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Case Dismissed Assault Family Violence
Our client was drinking and watching sports with his girlfriend when they got into a heated argument. The argument escalated, and our client left in order to avoid further trouble. A neighbor called the police and our client’s girlfriend made a statement alleging that our client had assaulted her.
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Case Dismissed Felony Assault Family Violence
Our client was charged with felony Assault Family Violence after an argument with his spouse allegedly turned physical. The evidence against our client was strong but, during the investigation, we found that our client’s spouse had a history of abusive behavior towards her living partners.
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Charges Rejected Assault Bodily Injury Family Violence
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Case Dismissed Assault Family Violence
Our client was charged with Assault Family Violence after an altercation with his girlfriend, who sustained a concussion and bite marks on her nose. Our investigation revealed that the girlfriend initiated the fight by pushing and biting our client.
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Charges Dismissed Assault Bodily Injury Family Violence
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Deferred Adjudication Aggravated Assault Family Violence w/ Serious Bodily Injury
Our client was involved in a domestic altercation that resulted in one of the parties sustaining a very serious life -altering injury that required serious medical intervention. We took the case and approached our defense with heavy strong willed negotiations with the State.
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Case Dismissed Assault Family Violence
Our client was charged with Assault Family Violence that resulted from an argument with his girlfriend. Our client had a good job with a baby on the way and desperately wanted his record clear to support his family.

Domestic Assault Charges in Texas
In Texas, domestic assault is an offense committed against a family or household member.
A domestic/family violence assault occurs when a person:
- Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another person
- Intentionally or knowingly threatens another person with imminent bodily injury; or
- Intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another that the offender knows or reasonably should know the complainant will find provocative or offensive.
Domestic assault is a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense. If the domestic assault has been committed in the past or the assault involves choking, strangling, or blocking breathing, it becomes a third-degree felony. If a domestic assault has been committed before and the new charge involved choking, strangulation, or blocking breathing, it is a second-degree felony.
To be considered domestic violence in the state of Texas, both the complainant and the assailant must be a member of the same family or household. The term “household” is defined under Texas Family Code Sec. 71.005 as a unit composed of persons living together in the same dwelling, without regard to whether they are related to each other. Current dating partners are considered “family members,” even if you do not live together.
Penalties for Domestic Assault in Texas
- Class C Misdemeanor: Fines Up to $500
- Class A Misdemeanor: Jail for Up to 1 Year & Fines of $4,000
- Third-Degree Felony: Prison for 2 to 10 Years & Fines of $10,000

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