Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Re: what can happen?

Family Violence charges are very serious and should be treated as such. Fist, it is classified as a class A misdemeanor. That classification holds a punishment range of up to a year in jail and up to a four thousand dollar fine. You also cannot possess a firearm for a term of years. This is both a state and federal law.

Now the State of Texas can subpoena your wife and force her to take the stand and testify as to what occurred.

You should hire yourself an attorney as soon as possible because there are things an attorney can do by talking to the prosecutor that can be to your benefit.

Sincerely,

Erick Platten

PLATTEN LAW OFFICE

STATE WIDE REPRESENTATION

Re: what can happen?

To some extent, it depends upon what county this occurred in. Some counties do not require a voluntary complainant, but will prosecute and subpoena the witness. The state presses charges (if at all) not the complainant. It may be that you just have to wait. You could also hire a lawyer to inquire about the status.