Domestic Violence Lawyer in El Paso Defending Your Rights

Being accused of domestic violence changes your life.  Unfortunately, in our current social climate, those charged with domestic violence are left proving their innocence rather than being afforded the security of innocence until proven guilty.  Moreover, even without a conviction, those accused of these types of offenses may experience discrimination and prejudice in their everyday life.

To counter these allegations, you’ll need a skilled advocate to tell your story to the Judge and jury.  Trying to address these allegations alone or avoid the accusations by turning a blind eye only digs a deeper hole.  These charges will likely not go away and trying to influence the complaining witness, be it telephonically, through a third person, or text message, to drop the charges, will only likely be used against you.  Rather than ignoring domestic violence charges, contact our office for a free case discussion to begin the process of telling your story.  Mr. Matthew James has the training and experience of working with countless clients facing these serious domestic violence charges and achieving favorable results. 

Our Experience With Domestic Violence Cases

Mr. Matthew James has litigated countless domestic violence cases in both civilian and military court.  He has attended domestic violence litigation training courses as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, has cross-examined some of the nation’s best government counter-intuitive victim behavior experts, cross-examined countless complaining witnesses, and has spent years advocating for those falsely accused of these type of offenses. 

Domestic Violence and Texas Law

There are three different types of domestic violence-related offenses in Texas, domestic assault, aggravated domestic assault, and continuous violence against the family.   An assault against a family member, member of the household, or someone you are dating would likely be considered a domestic assault.  

If you cause bodily injury, threaten bodily injury, or use unwanted physical contact in an intentional, knowing, or reckless manner, against a family member, spouse, dating companion, it will likely be considered domestic assault.  Causing serious bodily harm or exhibiting, using, or threatening harm with a deadly weapon is considered aggravated domestic assault.   Committing two domestic assaults in 12 months is regarded as continuous violence against the family.

The penalties for these crimes range from a Class A misdemeanor to a 1st-degree felony, so it’s incredibly important that you employ the right legal counsel, an attorney who has experience in this complicated area of law. 

Don’t Give Up, Let The Matthew James, PLLC., Help

When it comes to domestic violence charges, it can seem like the system and public opinion is against you.  Telling your story is what drives us, and we treat your case as if it’s our own.  Contact our office to begin telling your story and closing this unfortunate chapter.