Being falsely accused of domestic violence can be a traumatic, devastating, and  life-altering experience. It can affect your personal relationships, your job, and your reputation. However, it is essential to remember that being falsely accused does not mean that you will be automatically found guilty. Today, we will discuss what you should do if you are falsely accused of committing an act of domestic violence. As will be reiterated in today’s blog, if you have been falsely accused of any crime, particularly domestic violence, immediately seek legal representation to ensure your rights are protected as you fight to clear your name of these false charges. 

Here is What You Should Do

Domestic violence has a powerful stigma against it, meaning that simply being accused of committing such an act can devastate a person’s life. If you have been falsely accused of domestic violence, here is what you should do:

• Seek legal advice – As soon as you are accused, contact an attorney specializing in domestic violence cases. Your attorney can guide you through the legal process and help you build a defense. While you have not been charged yet, you want to stay proactive and prepare your legal defense as if you have already been charged. That way, if you are charged in the worst-case scenario, you will be ready to fight the charges.

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In the state of Texas, violent crimes, such as domestic abuse, are often prosecuted aggressively and to the fullest extent of the law. Domestic abuse charges can have severe consequences, including imprisonment, fines, and a tarnished reputation, which can manifest itself in your professional and personal life. Therefore, understanding what actions should be taken and avoided to protect your rights and mitigate the potential damage a guilty verdict could bring is crucial. 

Today, we will examine what you should and should not do if you are ever arrested and charged with domestic abuse. By following these guidelines, you may be able to put yourself in a better position to be found not guilty of the charges brought against you. But first, if you have been charged with domestic abuse, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney who will aggressively defend you against the serious charges brought against you. 

Considerations If You Are Ever Charged with Family Violence

A common phenomenon that sometimes occurs when people are charged with serious crimes is that they are assumed guilty right off the bat before they have an opportunity to present their defense in court. Because those accused of serious crimes are automatically considered guilty, a zealous criminal defense attorney is often invaluable to the defendant since part of a criminal defense attorney’s job is to reframe the narrative to expose reasonable doubt in the prosecution’s strategy.

As with many other states, Texas treats driving while intoxicated (DWI) with the utmost seriousness. If you are pulled over, arrested, charged, and convicted of even a first-time DWI, you will likely face thousands of dollars in fines and mandatory jail time and may lose your driving privileges for up to a year. If that has happened to you, it is critically important that you retain the legal services of an experienced DWI attorney. This blog will delve deeper into possible defense strategies that you and your DWI attorney may be able to implement in your case so that you can avoid being convicted and face the related consequences. 

Defense Strategies for Drunk Driving Charges in Texas

For someone to be convicted of DWI, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt the different elements that constitute a DWI charge. An experienced DWI attorney will utilize different defense strategies to cast doubt on the prosecution’s claim that the defendant is guilty of DWI.

Common defense strategies that may be used include but are not limited to: 

An alleged offender recently pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 50 years in prison for violating his sex offender registration requirements in Llano County. The man was originally required to register as a sex offender following multiple 1997 convictions in Williamson County for victimizing two young girls over a four-year period. 

Sex crimes often carry serious penalties for alleged offenders, making a stringent defense against the charges even more important. Sex offender registration can be one of the most demeaning and embarrassing aspects of a sex crime conviction, so it comes as little surprise that some people are not terribly active in maintaining their records. There are, however, clear consequences to violations of state law.

Sex Offender Laws in Texas

Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure addresses the Sex Offender Registration Program, and this law states that any person with a reportable conviction or adjudication must register as a condition of parole or release to mandatory supervision, must register as a condition of community supervision, or extra-jurisdictional registrants must register as sex offenders. Reportable convictions or adjudications are defined as convictions or adjudications based on more than 13 different kinds of violations.

When someone is charged with a crime, he or she is officially accused of committing the crime. If a criminal case goes to trial, the case typically results in an acquittal or a guilty verdict. However, some cases never make it to trial. Criminal charges may be dropped or dismissed under certain circumstances. 

If a criminal defendant's charges are dropped or dismissed, the criminal defendant avoids the stress of a trial. He or she is free to go without threat of jail time, fees, or other criminal penalties. Eventually, the individual may have the record of his or her arrest expunged, so it is no longer visible to landlords, employers, or community members. 

When Are Criminal Charges Dismissed? 

There are several reasons why a judge may dismiss criminal charges. The most common reason is a lack of evidence. If the prosecutor does not have enough evidence to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, the judge may dismiss the charges. A judge may also dismiss charges if he or she believes the defendant's constitutional rights were violated during the arrest or investigation. For example, if the police searched the defendant's home without a warrant or probable cause, any evidence obtained during the search would be inadmissible in court. As a result, the judge would likely dismiss the charges.