Houston Domestic Violence Attorney

Charged with domestic violence?

Being charged with domestic violence can be a life altering experience which could lead to severe legal consequences. The Texas Penal Code and Family Code describes domestic assault as having occurred if a person "intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury" to a family or household member. Even a threat that causes someone to fear imminent bodily injury could lead to charges of domestic assault. Family violence can also include violence that has allegedly taken place in a dating relationship. If you have been accused of domestic violence and need a skilled Houston domestic violence attorney, you are urged to contact Owmby & Smith. Attorney Joseph Owmby has a background as a former Harris County assistant district attorney who, over his 20 years as a prosecutor, won more than 1,000 cases, and now has committed his legal talents to fighting for the rights of the criminally accused. The legal team has decades of experience in fighting serious criminal accusations and has achieved an impressive court record. You can have confidence that you will be well represented, both in negotiations and at trial. Domestic violence charges often are based upon a single person's testimony, with "he said, she said" accusations that must be skillfully addressed by the defense.

Our firm has successfully defended clients using our skills in criminal defense in demonstrating issues of self-defense, or mutual combat in relation to domestic issues, as well as representing individuals who are accused of assault, battery, sexual assault, stalking, and false imprisonment. We know you are concerned about the consequences of domestic violence if you are convicted and, how restraining orders could affect you and access to your children and home, and how to resolve the inability to drop charges. Not only is our law firm dedicated to protecting your rights, but we are interested in protecting your entire family's rights and futures as well. If you have any type of criminal charge against you, you need the help of a Houston domestic violence lawyer from our law offices right away.

Kidnapping
The criminal act known as kidnapping is often considered a federal crime and holds serious and lifelong consequences for a person found to be in violation of this law. Unfortunately, a person who has been charged with this crime may have been accused in a wrongful way. In some cases, when a person is accused of kidnapping, it stems from a disagreement between the custodial and non-custodial parent. For example, if a non-custodial parent has the children for the weekend, and gets a flat tire on the way to returning the children, the custodial parent may accuse this person of wrongfully taking the children, or kidnapping. While this is simply a misunderstanding, federal and state prosecutors take these types of offenses to be very seriously and may still pursue the charges against the parent of the children. Click here to continue reading more about kidnapping…

Domestic Violence Lawyer in Houston

As a former prosecutor and Assistant DA, Mr. Owmby and Mrs. Smith Anderson are able to formulate a defense strategy for their clients that are the most effective, based upon the evidence in the case and their inside understanding of how the prosecution will present their case against you . You deserve the highest quality, committed and creative defense lawyer to help you fight the charges if you are hoping to avoid jail or prison time, as well as other penalties. We have represented many high profile clients, and our legal team is well-versed in a wide range of effective defense strategies in domestic violence cases. Our firm will do everything possible to have your charges dismissed, reduced or will take your case to trial to seek a full acquittal.

With over 35 years in practice, you can count on our firm to have the actual trial experience necessary to defend difficult domestic violence cases. The law allows for individuals to be tried for a domestic violence offense even when the alleged victim recants and no longer wishes to press charges. You need an attorney fighting for you who cares about you and your future freedom, and who can manage the process. This is essential if you hope to avoid a conviction.

Call a Houston domestic violence attorney today if you are facing any type of domestic violence charges.