Consequences

Consequences

Consequences for the conviction of Domestic Violence may potentially include:

• Domestic counseling
• Probation or parole
• Imprisonment
• Anger management class
• Significant fines
• Loss of the right to possess a gun or deadly weapon
• Presumption you are an unfit parent under the Family Code
• Future enhancements

Likelihood of any of the above consequences depends on the following factors:

• Prior similar convictions
• Any other prior convictions
• Currently on probation or parole
• Attitude of community and court toward this type of crime
• Degree of media attention on case
• Mitigating/aggravating circumstance

Defenses for Domestic Violence may potentially include:

• Self defense
• Insufficient evidence
• Factual innocence