{"id":13067,"date":"2025-11-18T15:48:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T15:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acelawtx.com\/?page_id=13067"},"modified":"2026-07-13T02:34:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T02:34:21","slug":"domestic-violence-crimes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/acelawtx.com\/en\/practice-areas\/criminal-defense\/domestic-violence-crimes\/","title":{"rendered":"Domestic Violence Crimes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"13067\" class=\"elementor elementor-13067\">\n\t\t\t\t        <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5805f1a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default pxl-shape-divider-none\" data-id=\"5805f1a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default \">\n                <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-72c5c96 pxl-column-element-default\" data-id=\"72c5c96\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\r\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n                    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df4ef38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_text_editor\" data-id=\"df4ef38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_text_editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"pxl_text_editor-df4ef38-2273\" class=\"pxl-text-editor-wrap d-flex\" >\n\t<div class=\"pxl-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n        <h1 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:53;1077-1129\">Domestic Violence Defense Attorney in Houston, TX<\/h1><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"29:1-29:341;1131-1471\">Domestic violence charges are serious offenses that can include physical assault, emotional abuse, threats, stalking, or harassment within a household, family, or dating relationship. Being accused \u2014 even falsely \u2014 can lead to criminal charges, protective orders, loss of child custody, job impacts, and long-term damage to your reputation.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"31:1-31:333;1473-1805\">At Ace Law, Attorney <strong>Kevin Acevedo<\/strong> provides aggressive, knowledgeable, and confidential legal representation to individuals facing domestic violence allegations in Houston and throughout Texas. We carefully review police reports, witness statements, text messages, and social media posts to build the strongest possible defense.<\/p><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"33:1-33:48;1807-1854\">What Qualifies as Domestic Violence in Texas<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"35:1-35:326;1856-2181\">Under Texas law, domestic violence (referred to as &#8220;assault family violence&#8221;) applies when the alleged victim is a family member, a household member, or someone in a current or past dating relationship with the accused. This distinction matters because it can trigger enhanced penalties compared to a standard assault charge.<\/p><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"37:1-37:56;2183-2238\">Potential Consequences of a Domestic Violence Charge<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"39:1-39:125;2240-2364\">A domestic violence charge in Texas can carry serious, long-lasting consequences beyond the criminal case itself, including:<\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"41:1-46:50;2366-2717\"><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"41:1-41:52;2366-2417\">Criminal penalties, including jail time and fines<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"42:1-42:75;2418-2492\">A protective order restricting contact with the accuser or your own home<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:67;2493-2559\">Loss of your right to own or possess a firearm under federal law<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"44:1-44:64;2560-2623\">Negative impact on child custody and family court proceedings<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"45:1-45:44;2624-2667\">Immigration consequences for non-citizens<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"46:1-46:50;2668-2717\">Damage to employment and professional licensing<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"48:1-48:47;2719-2765\">How Ace Law Defends Domestic Violence Cases<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"50:1-50:188;2767-2954\">Domestic violence allegations are often emotionally charged, and false or exaggerated accusations do happen \u2014 especially during contentious divorces or custody disputes. Ace Law works to:<\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"52:1-55:70;2956-3230\"><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"52:1-52:80;2956-3035\">Investigate the allegations and challenge unreliable or inconsistent evidence<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"53:1-53:63;3036-3098\">Identify inconsistencies in witness statements and 911 calls<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"54:1-54:62;3099-3160\">Negotiate for reduced charges or dismissal when appropriate<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"55:1-55:70;3161-3230\">Prepare aggressively for trial when a fair resolution isn&#8217;t offered<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"57:1-57:30;3232-3261\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"59:1-59:68;3263-3330\">Can the alleged victim drop domestic violence charges in Texas?<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"60:1-60:170;3331-3500\">No. In Texas, criminal charges are brought by the state, not the alleged victim, so the case can proceed even if the accuser wants to drop it or recants their statement.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"62:1-62:81;3502-3582\">What is the difference between assault and assault family violence in Texas?<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"63:1-63:188;3583-3770\">Assault family violence applies when the alleged victim is a family member, household member, or dating partner, and it can carry enhanced penalties compared to a standard assault charge.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"65:1-65:74;3772-3845\">Will a domestic violence conviction affect my right to own a firearm?<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"66:1-66:138;3846-3983\">Yes. Under federal law, a domestic violence conviction \u2014 even a misdemeanor \u2014 generally results in a lifetime ban on possessing firearms.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"68:1-68:52;3985-4036\">How long does a protective order last in Texas?<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"69:1-69:176;4037-4212\">Emergency protective orders typically last up to 61\u201391 days depending on the circumstances, while a final protective order can last up to two years or longer in certain cases.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"71:1-71:59;4214-4272\">Can domestic violence charges be enhanced to a felony?<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"72:1-72:118;4273-4390\">Yes. A second offense, or an offense involving strangulation or a weapon, can be charged as a felony under Texas law.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"74:1-74:72;4392-4463\">What should I do if I&#8217;ve been falsely accused of domestic violence?<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-sourcepos=\"75:1-75:178;4464-4641\">Avoid contacting the accuser, do not discuss the case on social media, gather any evidence supporting your side, and contact an attorney immediately before speaking with police.<\/p><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-sourcepos=\"77:1-77:25;4643-4667\">Contact Ace Law Today<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-sourcepos=\"79:1-79:270;4669-4938\">If you are facing domestic violence allegations, it is crucial to act quickly. 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