Houston Domestic Violence Attorney

Texas Child Abuse Lawyer

Domestic violence may occur between domestic partners, spouses, former partners, individuals in an involved relationship, parents and children, or the senior citizens. When arrested, investigated, or charged with this crime in Houston, Texas, you may go to State Prison or County Jail. This crime may be filed as a felony or misdemeanor. If minor injury occurs, it is a misdemeanor; if a severe injury like an abrasion to the body or face, or broken bone it becomes a felony. A district attorney will look into your prior offenses before deciding to file. You will need the utmost attention of an attorney who is aggressive and experienced in these types of cases.

As your lawyer, we will provide the experience and knowledge vital to your case. If arrested or investigated for this crime, contact Carroll and Becker to fight for your rights. Do not answer anyones questions unless you have spoken with your attorney first. We will defend you as your attorney to dismiss or reduce the case. Our priority is giving you a resolution that you can accept.

CHILD ABUSE

This abuse may happen between a parent and a child, former partners, domestic partners, or former spouses. In this type of case, the prosecuter must prove the intent. A mere neglectful act or over sight by itself is not sufficient to win. Gross recklessness or negligence may be sufficient. In most cases they involve physical injury or harm to the child, even though sometimes psychological injury may be the basis.

It is mandatory that physicians, teachers, health professionals, or law enforcement report child abuse that they suspect or observe. At Carrolland Becker, your attorney will hire a forensic psychologist, private investigator, and neurophysiologist when needed and come up with a defense strategy. We will emphasize the factors in alleviation, seek probation, and family and individual counseling and training classes.

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