What Happens If I'm Convicted of Domestic Abuse?
By Collin County Assault Lawyer Troy P. Burleson
If you are accused of Assault in Collin County, Texas and the person you are accused of assaulting is your spouse or a member of your household, the prosecutors will add a “family violence” enhancement paragraph to your charging document. This enhancement paragraph is prepared to reflect the allegation that the assault was against a family member. If you plead guilty or are found guilty of and Assault with Family Violence enhancement then you will face additional consequences than just the normal punishment for an Assault charge in Texas. An Assault without a family violence enhancement is a Class A Misdemeanor under Texas law. Click the link below for the range of punishment for a Class A Misdemeanor in Texas.
Texas Misdemeanor punishment: Class A
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