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Wrongful Arrest For Domestic Violence In Travis
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Aggravated Assault (Second-Degree Felony): If committed without a deadly weapon and results in serious bodily injury, it is a second-degree felony. Punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison. A fine of up to $10,000 may also apply.
Types of Domestic Violence Offenses in Texas Aggravated domestic assault, a more severe form of domestic assault, is always classified as a felony. It involves causing serious bodily injury to a family or household member or using or exhibiting a deadly weapon during the assault.
In reviewing all domestic violence reports (n=1870) over a 12-month period, less than one-third (28.8%) of the domestic violence cases ended in arrest. Even the most serious charges (aggravated batteries) were more likely to end without an arrest (62.6%) than with an arrest (37.4%).
A felony domestic violence conviction can have lifelong ramifications because it is permanently on your record unless you obtain a dismissal pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4. While rare, the Governor of California can grant a pardon for a felony conviction, essentially wiping it clean.
This article will talk about aggravated domestic assault, which are particular subsections of domestic violence law that include physically striking a spouse, dating partner, or close family member and inflicting serious bodily harm.
Aggravated Assault (Second-Degree Felony): If committed without a deadly weapon and results in serious bodily injury, it is a second-degree felony. Punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison. A fine of up to $10,000 may also apply.
As noted, in California, domestic violence charges, like most criminal charges, become part of the public record once they are filed with the court.
The “No Drop” policy in Texas reflects the state's commitment to prosecuting domestic violence cases rigorously. Under this policy, the decision to proceed with a domestic violence case lies with the prosecutor, not the victim.