Domestic Violence Lawyers in Brazoria County
Dedicated to Guarding Your Rights, Future & Freedom
Domestic violence is a serious criminal offense, one that can have far-reaching consequences for you and your family. If you have been charged with domestic abuse, our Brazoria County domestic violence attorneys at Crenshaw & Purvis can provide you with the strong representation that you need. You don't want to find yourself battling these serious charges alone. We provide effective legal representation to residents of Angleton, Pearland, and the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area.
Consequences of a Domestic Violence Conviction
If you are convicted of domestic violence, your life may be forever changed. Your ability to work a public job may be negatively impacted, including jobs in teaching, nursing, and public office. If you are currently employed, you may lose your job, especially if your job description has you working with children or around weapons.
Since the conviction will stay on your criminal record, you may find it difficult to find any type of employment or obtain a public loan. Furthermore, during a child custody hearing, your criminal record can be used against you by the court. At Crenshaw & Purvis, our team of Brazoria County Criminal Defense attorneys wants to give you the personalized counsel that you deserve.
Texas Classifications of Domestic Violence Offenses:
- Domestic assault
- Aggravated domestic assault
- Continuous violence against the family
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Why Crenshaw & Purvis?
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Honest, Knowledgeable, Professional Representation
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Focused Practice on Criminal Defense and DWI
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Established Track Record of Proven Success
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Over 55 Years of Combined Experience
Hear From Our Happy Clients
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“I appreciate the services of Crenshaw and Purvis. I was charged with a Family Violence misdemeanor and got my case dismissed. The whole staff at Crenshaw and Purvis was on the ball and filed all the necessary motions in a timely manner and called the day before my court dates to remind me to come to court.”- Stephen R.
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“I found Crenshaw & Purvis beginning of 2024, about 6 months from when the “assault” I was accused of took place. I was terrified, never had a criminal history, and the way society is going right now, I thought I would be guilty without a doubt, no matter the circumstances. As someone who isn’t easily trusting, I put full trust and full faith in Jeff Purvis and Paralegal Brittany Young, and they did exactly what they said they were gonna do. #NOTGUILTY. I cried to them tears of joy and hugs galore lol, will never forget Jeff and Brittany, the sweetest and the realest!!!!”- Alaisha H.
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“Mr. Crenshaw was awesome! He is very professional and kept in contact with me all the time. Mr. Crenshaw was able to help me with my case and did what he needed to do to come out on top!”- Rene R.
What Is the Punishment for Assault on Family Members in Texas?
Under Texas law, this is the second most serious felony, bringing penalties which range from five years to life in prison, and fines up to $10,000. If you are being charged with Assault Against a Family Member/Domestic Violence, you are likely facing some very unique challenges that you might not face with other criminal charges. These challenges include:
- In most instances of Assault Against a Family Member, there are no witnesses to the alleged assault. Of course, this is not always true. An altercation between parties could occur with one or more family members or household members witnessing the event, but it is more likely that only the participants were present for the alleged assault.
- As noted, law enforcement will attempt to determine who the “primary aggressor” of the incident was by comparing injuries. In some cases, this may not provide a clear picture, as one of the parties may have acted in self-defense.
The prosecutor in the case must prove every element of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt, or the defendant must plead guilty for a conviction to occur. Since being convicted of Assault Against a Family Member has such far-reaching effects. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the charges, it may be shown that the person bringing charges is not a family member, household member, or dating partner, that the accuser acted out of anger, spite, or jealousy, or that the accused was simply defending himself or herself.
