Assault & Family Violence Attorney In Denton TX

Charged with assault or family violence in Denton? These cases move fast, often come with a protective order, and can leave a lasting family-violence finding on your record. Every assault and domestic-violence case gets focused, personal attention from start to finish.

Family-Violence Findings

Fighting the affirmative finding that follows you for life.

Every Charge Level

Misdemeanor assault, family violence, and aggravated cases.

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Camila works your case directly, start to finish.

Denton County Court - Criminal Defense Attorney

Over 10 Years Experience Defending Assault Cases

Assault & Family Violence – Get Started On Your Defense

Misdemeanor Assault

Assault by contact, threats, or bodily injury – often arising from a single heated moment, but still a criminal charge with real consequences.

Assault Family Violence

Charges involving a spouse, partner, family, or household member carry a family-violence finding with lasting effects far beyond the case itself.

Aggravated Assault

Allegations of a deadly weapon or serious bodily injury are charged as felonies and demand a serious, strong defense.

Protecting Your Record – Strategic Defense – Personal Attention

More About Assault & Family Violence Defense in Denton

An assault charge in Texas ranges from a Class C ticket to a serious felony – and when the alleged victim is a spouse, partner, or household member, it becomes a family-violence case with consequences that reach far beyond the courtroom. People searching for an assault lawyer in Denton, a family violence attorney near Denton County, or help with a domestic violence charge in Texas are often dealing with a protective order, bond conditions, and the shock of a first-ever arrest all at once.

What makes these cases different is the affirmative finding of family violence. Even on a misdemeanor, that finding can cost you your firearm rights, be used to enhance any future charge to a felony, make the case very hard to seal or expunge, and create immigration and employment problems. The 911 call, the injuries and photos, the witness statements, and whether self-defense or an exaggerated or false allegation is in play are all examined – because these are the issues that can change how a case is charged and resolved.

Whether you’re facing a misdemeanor assault, an assault family violence charge, a continuous-violence allegation, or an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, the goal is the same: protect your record, your rights, and your future – and, wherever the facts allow, avoid a family-violence finding. Francino Law defends assault and family-violence cases throughout Denton County – including Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Corinth, and the surrounding communities – with an honest assessment of your options and a defense built around your specific case.

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Texas Assault Penalties

What an Assault Conviction Can Carry in Texas

Texas assault penalties climb sharply with injury, the relationship between the people involved, the use of a weapon, and any prior history. The examples below are general; the exposure in a specific case depends on the facts and how the charge is filed.

Offense Classification Possible Jail / Prison Max Fine*
Assault by contact or threat Class C misdemeanor Fine only (no jail) Up to $500
Assault causing bodily injury Class A Misdemeanor Up to 1 year Up to $4,000
Assault family violence with a prior FV conviction Third-degree felony 2 – 10 years Up to $10,000
Assault family violence by strangulation Third-degree felony 2 – 10 years Up to $10,000
Continuous violence against the family Third-degree felony 2 – 10 years Up to $10,000
Aggravated assault (deadly weapon / serious bodily injury) Second-degree felony 2 – 20 years Up to $10,000

*Fines are separate from court costs and program fees. In family-violence cases, the court can enter an affirmative finding of family violence – which restricts firearm rights, enhances future charges, and makes the case difficult to seal or expunge – even on a misdemeanor. Aggravated assault can rise to a first-degree felony in certain situations, such as against a family member with a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury. This chart is general information, not legal advice for your specific case.

What to Expect

The Assault Case Process in Denton County

1

Arrest & Bond Conditions

After an assault or family-violence arrest, you'll typically be booked and released on bond — often with conditions attached. In family-violence cases, the court may act right away.

2

Protective & No-Contact Orders

An emergency protective order can bar you from your home, from contact with your family, and from possessing firearms while the case is pending. These orders have their own hearings and deadlines.

3

Reviewing the Allegations

The 911 call, the injuries and photos, the witness statements, and whether self-defense or an exaggerated or false allegation is in play are all examined — these are the issues that can reshape the case.

4

Court Appearances, Negotiation, & Resolution

Most cases involve several court settings. Each court setting is handled on your behalf — pursuing dismissals, reductions, and resolutions that avoid an affirmative finding of family violence wherever the facts allow, including diversion for eligible first offenders.

Common Assault Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Assault & Family Violence in Denton

Family violence isn’t a separate crime – it’s a designation attached to an assault when the person involved is a spouse, partner, family member, or someone in the same household. The underlying charge can be the same, but the family-violence designation adds serious consequences, including firearm restrictions and enhancement of any future charges, which is why these cases need careful handling.

It depends on the injury and the circumstances. Assault by threat or offensive contact can be a Class C misdemeanor (fine only), while assault causing bodily injury is generally a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail. When a deadly weapon or serious bodily injury is involved, or with certain family-violence factors, the charge becomes a felony with far higher exposure.

It’s a formal finding by the court that the offense involved family violence, and it can attach even to a misdemeanor. The consequences are lasting: it can cost you your right to possess firearms, be used to raise a future assault charge to a felony, and make the case very difficult to seal or expunge. Avoiding this finding is often a central goal of the defense.

Not directly. Once police are involved, the decision to pursue a case belongs to the State — the prosecutor — not the person who reported it. A complaining witness can share their wishes, and that may factor into how the case is handled, but they can’t simply “drop” it. This surprises many people and is one reason to speak with an attorney early.

It depends on the facts. Self-defense, inconsistent accounts, a lack of injuries, or an exaggerated or false allegation can all affect the outcome, and eligible first-time offenders may have diversion options. Camila reviews every detail to pursue the best available result — a dismissal, a reduction, or a resolution that avoids a family-violence finding.

Yes. In family-violence cases, a court can issue an emergency protective order soon after arrest that bars you from your home, from contacting the other person, and from possessing firearms while the case is pending. Violating it is a separate crime, so it’s important to understand exactly what the order requires as early as possible.

Simple Steps – Honest Guidance – A Real Defense

How To Get Started

Step 1

Call or Message for a Free Consultation

Reach out to discuss your assault or family-violence charge, ask questions, and understand what you’re facing — at no cost and in confidence.

Step 2

Protect Your Rights

Any protective order, bond conditions, and the allegations are reviewed right away so you know exactly where you stand.

Step 3

Build Your Defense

Together you’ll move forward with a defense strategy aimed at the best possible outcome — including avoiding a family-violence finding where the facts allow.