Assault - Family and Domestic

Sugar Land, Texas, Domestic Violence Attorney

Arrest and conviction on domestic violence charges is a serious matter. A conviction for domestic or family assault will likely remain on your criminal record, impacting your ability to find a job and establish visitation rights with your children if you are divorced. Since most cases of domestic violence result in a restraining order, you could be required to relinquish ownership of your firearms or submit to electronic monitoring. At The David Hunter Law Firm, I gather all relevant information in cases involving allegations of domestic assault. In many cases, an angry girlfriend, spouse or ex-spouse alleges he or she was the victim of domestic violence simply to have a boyfriend, spouse or ex-spouse removed from the premises. I make sure all the facts are brought forward, telling your side of the story before the court makes any determination.

Don't let a charge of domestic assault lead to additional legal and personal complications — contact criminal defense lawyer David Hunter today and schedule a free consultation.

Considering all the Facts — Telling Your Side of the Story

In defending my clients, I consult investigators to interview neighbors or witnesses, collect medical information and assess the background of the alleged victim. If the victim claims he or she was injured, is there a record of an emergency room visit? If there are bodily wounds, are they consistent with the allegations? Does the alleged victim have a history of drug or alcohol abuse? Is he or she being treated for depression or other psychological conditions?

Depending on the case, gathering these and other kinds of information may be important if you acted in self-defense or were assaulted in the past. Too often, police arrive and arrest the boyfriend, husband or ex-spouse under the assumption it must be the male who is responsible for causing the disturbance. I make sure your side of the story is presented and the facts supporting it are made known to the judge.

Contact Domestic and Family Assault Defense Attorney David Hunter

It's important to hire an attorney as soon as possible after you've been arrested for family domestic violence. If found guilty, you could be sentenced to jail and end up with a permanent criminal record. Since most employers have a zero-tolerance policy regarding criminal charges, you could lose your current job.

Before pleading guilty or talking to police, call me at 281-265-1515 or contact domestic violence defense attorney David Hunter today to schedule a free, confidential consultation.