MCKINNEY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWYER
Protecting Your Rights & Freedom After Domestic Violence Accusations
in Collin County
At
Underwood & Associates, our McKinney domestic violence attorney understands how horrific domestic
violence and family abuse can be for the victims. Each month, thousands
of children, women, and men face traumatic injuries or worse either by
members of their own family, others who once shared the same household,
or shared an intimate relationship. However, while everyone desires justice
for this atrocious crime, there has recently been a dramatic increase
of mistaken or false charges of abuse that are not based on true evidence.
In some situations, events are blown out of proportion, while in other
cases, emotional parties will try to take revenge or even profit from
winning a divorce process.
The moment you have been accused of such a crime, immediately contact our
dependable McKinney domestic violence lawyer. You cannot afford to take
a chance on losing your family from such a charge.
Facing charges for domestic violence?
Contact us now at (972) 449-7091 to start fighting for your freedom.
WHAT ARE THE PUNISHMENTS FOR MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
If you have been charged with committing family violence that is classified
as an assault, there is a whole range of fines and incarceration times,
depending on whether the case has been determined to be a felony or a
misdemeanor. The punishment also increases or decreases based on the specific
level of the case..
Some of the punishments given to those convicted of committing family violence
assault include:
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Class C misdemeanor – No time is spent in jail, but you could pay up to $500 in fines.
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Class A misdemeanor – This level could result in spending up to 1 year in jail, as well
as costing you up to $4000 in fines.
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3rd degree felony – The lowest felony degree results in spending 2 to 10 years in
prison, with up to $10,000 in fines.
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2nd degree felony – The next felony degree results in spending 2 to 20 years in prison,
with up to $10,000 in fines.
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1st degree felony – The highest felony degree results in spending 5 to 99 years in
prison, with up to $10,000 in fines.
WHAT ARE THE OTHER PENALTIES?
In addition to high fines and possible incarceration , there are many other
long-term consequences you will face if you are convicted of domestic
violence. Even if you have the lowest misdemeanor charge, that will still
be a stain on your record. You could be excluded from re-entering your
home, lose custody of your children, and not be allowed to stay in contact
with your family.
In addition, you could not only lose your job but be denied future career
or education opportunities, and you could even be refused housing. Of
course, your reputation with your family, friends, colleagues, and the
rest of the general community will be ruined, and you will have to face
the stress of trying to start anew despite being constantly denied your
civil liberties and privileges.
Taking Proactive Steps in Domestic Violence Cases
When you have been accused of domestic abuse or family violence, it can
feel like your world is crashing around you. However, the important thing
to remember is to stay calm and take immediate action by contacting your
McKinney domestic violence attorney at
Underwood & Associates so we can begin taking action to protect your rights immediately.
Accused of domestic violence? Call us today at (972) 449-7091 or
contact us online for a McKinney domestic violence lawyer you can count on to offer a powerful defense.
