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Houston Domestic Assault Attorney James Sullivan Can Fight for You

HARRIS COUNTY FAMILY VIOLENCE DEFENSE

Most couples learn to resolve their differences or even end their relationships without resorting to violence. Sometimes, however, even good people gets so stressed out and feel so overwhelmed that they lose it even for a moment and strike out at their partner in a physical way.

Depending on the nature of the violent act, the prosecutors can charge it either as a misdemeanor or a felony. A class A misdemeanor assault means that one person caused bodily injury (or pain) to their partner. If the person used a deadly weapon, then it is a felony assault.  If the person choked their partner or restricted their breathing, then it is also a felony.  No matter the level of the criminal offense charged, you can expect the court to order you out of your home and have no contact until the case is resolved with your partner or spouse.

The Harris County District Attorney's Office has a Family Criminal Law Division that focuses solely on domestic violence. The prosecutors immediately call the alleged victim to get their statement as to what happened. The prosecutors lock in the emotional stress of the event by obtaining their immediate statement. However, facts tend to change and the importance of the incidence significantly lessens frequently after a short cooling off time.

The best way to resolve the case is by first talking with a criminal defense attorney.  Houston Criminal Lawyer James Sullivan will consider the merits of your case and give you an honest evaluation. He will aggressively defend you. His legal fees are affordable, reasonable and fair. You can call James Sullivan today at 281-546-6428.

Houston lawyer James Sullivan gets proven results in domestic violence cases--
Domestic Assault Case Results

CASE #CT #TEXAS CRIMINAL OFFENSEACTUAL RESULT
1336650351stASSAULT FAMILY  VIOLENCE/IMPEDING BREATHING (3°)NO BILLED BY GRAND JURY (Client accused of choking his wife during a physical altercation in which the client was slapped and scratched)
1341002183rdAGGRAVATED ASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE (2° Felony)NO BILLED BY GRAND JURY (Client accused of intentionally trying to drive into and strike her girlfriend)
CC 11-836WALLERCOUNTYASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE (A)DISMISSED WITHOUT A TRIAL SETTING (Client accused of injuring ex-wife after divorce was final. Client insisted he was innocent. State dismissed the case “in the interest of justice”)
96222LIBERTYCOUNTYASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE (A)DISMISSED WITHOUT A TRIAL SETTING (Client accused of hitting his spouse)
1318813179THASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE 2ND OFFENDER (Felony Habitual enhanced facing 25 years to Life in TDC)REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT WITHOUT A TRIAL SETTING AFTER FACING 25 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON
JUVENILE314THAGGRAVATED ASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE (2° Felony)REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR  ASSAULT WITHOUT A TRIAL SETTING
1320509337THASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE 2ND OFFNDER (Enhanced to 2° Felony)REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT WITHOUT A TRIAL SETTING
17360177ASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCEDISMISSED BY STATE ON JURY TRIAL SETTING
1287564174thAGGRAVATED ASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE (2° Felony)PSI HEARING, RECEIVED DADJ PROBATION (Client with mental illness stabbed his girlfriend in the arm and upper back.  State only offered prison time)
1290473338THASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE (Felony Habitual enhanced facing 25 years to Life in TDC)REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT ON TRIAL SETTING AFTER FACING 25 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON
1270822176THASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE (Felony Habitual)DISMISSED BY STATE WITHOUT A TRIAL SETTING AFTER FACING 25 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON
1285290174THASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE BY CHOKING (3° Felony)DISMISSED BY STATE ON TRIAL SETTING
JUVENILE315THASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE (A)DISMISSED BY STATE ON TRIAL SETTING
JUVENILE313THASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE (A)DISMISSED BY STATE WITHOUT A TRIAL SETTING
1290883183RDASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE 2ND OFFENDER (3° Felony)REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT WITHOUT A TRIAL SETTING
1281428174THASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE (Felony Habitual)NO BILLED BY GRAND JURY AFTER FACING 25 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON (Client accused of hitting wife multiple times after both had been drinking)
1267878339THASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE BY CHOKING (3° Felony)DISMISSED BY STATE WITHOUT A TRIAL SETTING
1239319262NDASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE BY CHOKING (3° Felony)REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT
JUVENILE315THAGGRAVATED ASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE (2° Felony)REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT WITHOUT A TRIAL SETTING
1194679179THAGGRAVATED ASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE (2° Felony)REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT WITHOUT A TRIAL SETTING
1222418339THAGGRAVATED ASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE (2°)REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR DEADLY CONDUCT WITHOUT A TRIAL SETTING
JUVENILE315THASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE (A)DISMISSED BY STATE ON TRIAL SETTING
1183601232NDAGGRAVATED ASSAULT FV (2° Felony)REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT ON TRIAL SETTING