Results defending family violence charges.
Continuous Violence Against the Family & Stalking (Collin County)
Dismissal and reduction to a Class B misdemeanor (harassment)
Client charged with multiple assaults against girlfriend (professional athlete with high public profile) over one-year period, plus stalking allegations based on post-relationship conduct.
Defense obtained previously undisclosed evidence, including forensic cell phone extraction revealing: inconsistent statements by complainant, absence of contemporaneous reports of alleged assaults, significant delayed reporting, and lack of photographic evidence of visible injuries despite assault allegations.
Assault Family Violence (Dallas County)
Dismissed!
Dismissed without setting the case for trial, after obtaining an affidavit of non-prosecution.
Considering the scope of the admissible evidence without the cooperation of the complainant witness, coupled with admission that not everything said on the date in question may have been completely accurate due to being under the influence of alcohol, the State dismissed their case.
And this type of result is fairly typical amongst clients who hire us to represent them in this genre of case.
Continuous Violence Against the Family (Collin County)
Dismissed!
Client charged with assaulting boyfriend on two separate occasions across two counties. Client had made inculpatory statements to law enforcement. Despite confession, secured complete dismissal through creative legal strategy, comprehensive mitigation package, and presentation of extenuating circumstances.
Dismissal allowed client to return to work in her professional field after extended unemployment due to pending charges.
Even cases with confessions can be successfully defended through strategic mitigation and thorough case development.
Impeding Breath or Circulation (Family Violence) with Habitual Enhancement (25-99 Years or Life) (Dallas County)
Declined for prosecution!
Client faced enhanced felony charge carrying potential sentence of 25-99 years or life due to prior convictions. Allegation involved strangulation during domestic incident.
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Through direct complainant interview, revealed allegations stemmed from relationship conflict and that complainant did not fully understand legal consequences of her statements. Investigation uncovered significant credibility issues and factual inconsistencies. Prosecution declined to present case to grand jury after review of defense investigation findings.
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This case demonstrates the value of early defense investigation and direct witness engagement before formal indictment.
Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon Causing Serious Bodily Injury (15-99 Years or Life) (Dallas County)
Declined for prosecution!
Client charged with first-degree felony aggravated assault with deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury. Investigation revealed client was experiencing acute mental health crisis at time of incident. Husband's 911 call was to obtain emergency medical intervention, not to pursue criminal prosecution.
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Through comprehensive investigation and coordination with law enforcement, established context of mental health emergency rather than criminal intent. Prosecution declined to present case to grand jury.
Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon (Family Violence) (Denton County)
Dismissed at trial call.
Client charged with aggravated assault family violence involving allegations of threatening complainant with knife during domestic incident. Through investigation and preparation, complainant recanted allegations, admitting fabrication motivated by anger and acknowledging history of untreated mental health issues. Case dismissed weeks before scheduled trial.
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​Defense investigation revealed inconsistencies early and positioned case for favorable resolution before trial. Case demonstrates importance of thorough witness interviews and persistence in challenging fabricated allegations in domestic cases.
Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon (Family Violence) (Denton County)
Dismissed mid-trial.
Client charged with assault on a pregnant person, a serious family violence offense. After half-day of jury selection, State dismissed case before presenting evidence.
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Dismissal reflected prosecution's assessment that evidence would not survive proper application of Texas Rules of Evidence and Confrontation Clause challenges. Case demonstrates the strategic advantage of having established credibility with prosecutors who understand defense counsel will rigorously enforce evidentiary rules and constitutional protections.
Stalking & Indecent Assault (Tarrant County)
Stalking NO-BILLED, Indecent Assault DISMISSED.
Client faced false criminal accusations filed across three states by estranged wife during contentious divorce proceedings. The accusations were strategically timed to impact client's immigration status and prevent his attendance at divorce trial. Through careful analysis of divorce proceeding transcripts, we documented multiple inconsistencies and false statements. Presented evidence to grand jury resulting in no-bill on stalking charge. Subsequently secured dismissal of indecent assault charge despite complainant's continued advocacy for prosecution.
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Case demonstrated the intersection of family law and criminal defense, and the importance of thorough investigation in false accusation cases.
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Understanding Domestic Violence Law in Texas
​Under Texas Penal Code § 22.01, assault becomes "family violence" when committed against a family member, household member, or someone you're dating or have dated. This designation carries serious consequences beyond the criminal charge itself.
What makes Domestic Violence Charges Different?
Family violence convictions trigger unique penalties that don't apply to ordinary assault cases:
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Lifetime firearm prohibition under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9))
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Enhanced penalties for subsequent offenses, including felony charges for second assault family violence convictions
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Impact on child custody and visitation rights in family law proceedings
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Immigration consequences for non-citizens, as domestic violence is a deportable offense
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Professional licensing issues for teachers, healthcare workers, attorneys, and others
Types of Domestic Violence Cases We Handle
The criminal defense lawyers at Pantheon Legal Group, PLLC defend clients against all domestic violence-related charges in Texas. Each type of case requires specific legal strategies and defense approaches:
Assault Family Violence Defense
The most common domestic violence charge in Texas. We defend clients against allegations of causing bodily injury or threatening imminent bodily injury to family or household members. Penalties range from Class A misdemeanor to third-degree felony for repeat offenders.
Aggravated Assault Family Violence Defense
Second-degree felony charges involving serious bodily injury or use of a deadly weapon against a family member. These cases require aggressive defense and often involve challenging forensic evidence and witness testimony.
Continuous Violence Against the Family
Third-degree felony charges for allegedly committing two or more assaults against family members within 12 months. These cases involve complex proof issues and often require challenging the sufficiency of evidence for the predicate offenses.
Impeding Breath or Circulation: AKA Strangling or Occlusion
third-degree felony charges that carry 2-10 years in prison. These cases often lack physical evidence and rely on alleged victim statements. We challenge the medical evidence and testimony in these high-stakes cases.
Violation of a Protection Order
Defending against allegations that you violated a protective order's terms. Even unintentional contact can result in criminal charges. These are difficult to defend, but not impossible.
Serving and Defending the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Beyond
Pantheon Legal Group represents clients facing domestic violence charges throughout North Texas. Our offices in Fort Worth and Dallas allow us to provide responsive, local representation in multiple counties:
Tarrant County: Fort Worth, Arlington, Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake, Keller, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, North Richland Hills, Mansfiel
Collin County: Plano, McKinney, Frisco, Allen, Richardson, Wylie, Murphy
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Dallas County: Dallas, Garland, Irving, Mesquite, Carrollton, DeSoto, Duncanville
Denton County: Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Coppell, The Colony
Our Proven Method to Defend You from Domestic Violence Charges
Our criminal defense lawyers believe preparation is the key to success. Our approach includes:
Thorough Discovery Review
Investigating the government’s investigation: Reading all the reports, witness statements, bodycam, and anything and everything that the government has on your case. A strong defense begins with knowing what the government thinks that they know.
Independent Investigation
Interviewing witnesses, using private investigators to corroborate defensive theories, and identifying what could have gone wrong with the case.
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We work with former law enforcement to identify things that lawyers might miss.
Building a Defense for Guilt, Punishment, and the Appeal
A strong defense begins by preparing for trial on day one.
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Figuring out where the case has its weaknesses in all areas can result in dismissal, diversion, reduction, or probation. If all else fails: we are ready for trial.