Domestic Violence

The Cochran Firm provides aggressive defense for clients in Dallas

Domestic violence is a criminal offense that is committed when one person abuses another person in a family-like setting.  Abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional or financial in nature and may still be categorized as domestic violence.

After a person has been charged with a violent offense like domestic violence, it is important that he/she knows that this is a very political area of law.  Law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Texas are looking to prove that they take domestic abuse cases very seriously and also that they have cracked down on the number of cases in their jurisdictions.  This is important for them to do because society has such a negative perception of domestic violence.

Both society and the government provide funding to law enforcement agencies, but in order to get funding, these agencies must prove that they are doing their jobs and making a positive impact.  For this reason, people who have been charged with domestic violence will be aggressively prosecuted and to the fullest extent.  Even if the person facing charges is entirely innocent, the mere accusation of domestic abuse can damage his/her quality of life for years to come.

In the state of Texas, people who are convicted of domestic violence will be severely punished.  Convicted domestic violence offenders are commonly sentenced with imprisonment, court fees, fines, probation, community service and in some cases, anger management programs.  Additionally, people who have been convicted of domestic abuse face consequences like losing custody of their children or missing out on employment and housing opportunities.  For these reasons, people who are dealing with domestic violence charges should always obtain the services of an experienced Dallas criminal defense attorney. 

Dallas Domestic Violence Defense Attorneys

If you have been charged with a violent crime in Texas, contact the Dallas criminal defense lawyers at The Cochran Firm.