Domestic Violence

Houston Domestic Violence Attorney

It doesn’t take long for tensions to escalate during family disputes over money, infidelity, or child custody battles, and turn a private disagreement into a public domestic violence charge. A criminal conviction of this type of charge has serious implications, especially if aggravated assault charges are filed,  which can affect your family, your work, and other rights. Along with a criminal record, you could be sentenced to jail time, restricted from contact of family members, and lose your right to possess a firearm.

If you have been charged with a crime which resulted from a family violence incident, your rights should be protected by a Houston Domestic Violence Lawyer. The Law Office of Henry K. Nguyen has extensive experience in defending the freedom of those accused of harming their family members. While most people associate domestic violence with incidents between married spouses, the State of Texas has expanded the definition of “family” to include the following relationships:

• Anyone related by blood or affinity
• Current or former spouses
• Parents of the same child, regardless of marriage status
• Foster children/parents
• Dating
• Anyone who has previously or currently shares a residence

Family Violence Lawyer in Houston

Typically, law enforcement officers who respond to a family violence incident will affect an arrest in order to protect the perceived victim. The staff at the Law Office of Henry K. Nguyen knows that officers spend a minimal amount of time investigating domestic violence reports prior to making an arrest. Our mission is to defend your rights and facilitate a fair treatment of your case.

There are several effective defense strategies in family violence cases. Meeting with friends, neighbors, and other relatives may give us a better understanding of family dynamics and identify inconsistent information given by the complainant. Medical specialists and prior incidents may be utilized to show that anything that you may have done was in self defense.

Houston Domestic Violence Lawyer

In the event that charges cannot be dismissed, our staff can often negotiate with the state for a reduced sentence in exchange for anger management or counseling programs. Mr. Nguyen has ongoing positive relationships with prosecutors and judges which will inherently benefit his clients.

When your freedom and livelihood are hanging in the balance, you deserve a skilled Houston Domestic Violence Attorney in your corner. Contact the Law Office of Henry K. Nguyen to find out how we can protect you.