Assault/Family Violence

Protecting Your Rights in Round Rock and Williamson County

An accusation of Assault or Family Violence in Round Rock, Texas, or the surrounding Williamson County area is one of the most serious legal and personal crises you can face. These charges carry severe penalties that extend far beyond potential jail time and fines, impacting your reputation, your ability to own a firearm, and your relationship with your family. Texas law treats offenses involving a family member, household member, or dating partner with enhanced severity.

If you have been arrested or are under investigation for an assault or family violence charge, you must secure experienced legal counsel immediately. At Gordon Law PLLC, we understand the high stakes involved in these cases and provide a vigorous, discrete defense for clients in Round Rock and throughout Williamson County, working tirelessly to challenge the allegations and protect your fundamental rights.

Understanding Assault and Family Violence Charges in Texas

Texas law defines assault broadly, covering three main types of prohibited conduct:

1. Causing Bodily Injury: Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person.
2. Threat of Injury: Intentionally or knowingly threatening another person with imminent bodily injury.
3. Offensive Contact: Intentionally or knowingly causing physical contact with another person when you know, or reasonably should believe, the other person will regard the contact as offensive or provocative.

The Family Violence Enhancement

When the alleged victim is a family member, household member, or someone with whom you have a dating relationship, the charge becomes Assault Family Violence. Crucially, a conviction for Assault Family Violence can result in a “Family Violence” finding on your criminal record, which carries catastrophic consequences, including the permanent loss of your right to possess a firearm under federal law.

Penalties for Assault and Family Violence in Williamson County

The severity of the penalty depends on the circumstances of the incident, whether a weapon was used, the extent of the injury, and the defendant’s prior criminal history.

In addition to incarceration and fines, a conviction can lead to mandatory anger management or batterer intervention courses, court-ordered protective orders (which restrict contact), and severe negative impacts on child custody proceedings.

Critical Defense Strategies in Assault and Family Violence Cases

A conviction is not inevitable, even when the evidence seems stacked against you. An effective Round Rock assault defense lawyer will meticulously investigate the incident and employ one or more of the following powerful defense strategies:

• Self-Defense: This is one of the most common and powerful defenses. Texas law allows you to use reasonable force necessary to protect yourself or a third person from the immediate use of unlawful force by another. If you were defending yourself, even if you caused an injury, your actions were legally justifiable.
• Defense of Property: Similar to self-defense, you may be justified in using force to protect your property or the property of a third party from theft or damage.
• False Allegations/Fabricated Claims: Assault charges, particularly in the context of family violence, can often arise during bitter custody battles, divorce proceedings, or spiteful domestic disputes. We investigate the complainant’s motivations, history, and credibility to expose any false accusations or exaggerations.
• Lack of Intent: The prosecution must prove you acted with the requisite mental state—intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly. If the injury or contact was a true accident, or the result of a misperception or misunderstanding, the charge may fail.
• Mistaken Identity or Insufficient Evidence: We challenge the prosecution’s evidence, including police reports, photographs, and witness statements, highlighting inconsistencies and asserting your fundamental right to be presumed innocent until the state meets its burden of proof.
• Challenging Protective Orders: A protective order can severely limit your life. We represent clients at protective order hearings to challenge the evidence and argue against unnecessary or overly broad restrictions on your freedom.

Immediate Action is Essential

If you are facing these serious charges in Round Rock, Cedar Park, or the surrounding Williamson County communities, do not speak to police or investigators without your attorney present. Anything you say can be used to strengthen the case against you.

Contact Gordon Law PLLC immediately. We are prepared to start building your defense today. We understand the financial strain that a criminal charge can place on a family, which is why we offer free consultations to discuss the specifics of your case, and we provide flexible payment plans to ensure you have access to the aggressive legal defense you deserve.

Let us be your advocate and fight to clear your name and protect your future.

Gordon Law PLLC
600 W. 28th Street, Suite #106A

Austin, Texas 78705

512-678-9333 (WEED)

Legal Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney–client relationship. Every criminal case is unique, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes. You should consult a qualified attorney for advice regarding your individual situation.