Domestic Violence

The Cochran Firm

Domestic violence is an illegal act that occurs in a familial setting.  It is any form of abuse – physical, mental, verbal, psychological, sexual or financial – that occurs between people who cohabitate, are in an intimate relationship or that are related.  In the state of Texas, domestic violence is typically considered a misdemeanor offense.  However, it can easily be elevated to a felony if the offender has a prior history of violence, caused the victim great injury or if the victim was a minor.

In the past, people were more tolerant of domestic abuse and rarely reported violent behaviors.  While both men and women can be victims of abuse, the majority of victims are in fact female and they traditionally have a history of covering up the violence or acting as if they have not been abused.  Domestic violence offenders have a way of intimidating their victims, which is why many victims are so reluctant to report the abuse when it occurs.

While domestic violence victims remained silent in the past, more and more victims are starting to realize that abuse should never be tolerated and are choosing to report violence to law enforcement.  While this has led to many legitimate arrests, there are also many cases where domestic violence accusations have been false and have led to the arrests and persecution of many innocent individuals.

Domestic Violence Lawyers

If you have been accused of or arrested for domestic violence, you need to make sure that you have an aggressive litigator on your side.  Now days, people who are convicted of domestic violence are never treated with lenience, which is why you need a domestic abuse defense attorney on your side who will fight to have your charges reduced or dismissed.

To obtain the services of an aggressive Dallas domestic violence lawyer, contact The Cochran Firm today!

The Cochran Firm remains committed to helping those who have been charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses in Dallas, Texas and surrounding localities.