DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
MARK A. PEREZ, ATTORNEY AT LAW
When A Domestic Situation Escalates And Becomes A Criminal Charge
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What Is At Stake If You Are Charged With Domestic Violence In Texas
There are three different charges related to domestic assault. As an experienced criminal defense attorney, I understand the different charges and the most effective defense for them.
- The first is if you have allegedly tried to physically harm the other party. The other party can be a family member, roommate or someone you have had an intimate relationship with. This is a Class A misdemeanor and can put you in jail for 12 months.
- The second possible charge is aggravated domestic assault. This happens when there is serious physical injury or a weapon is used. This is a second-degree felony and can mean anywhere from two to 20 years in prison.
- The third possible charge is continuous violence against the family. This charge happens if you have been accused of two or more domestic assaults over the course of a year. It’s a third-degree felony, and the punishment is between two and 10 years in prison.
Any time you are accused and charged with a violent crime, it’s time to speak with an established Texas criminal defense attorney.

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