Bail for domestic abuse and violence cases are usually high – around $50,000. However, your San Antonio domestic violence attorney may be able to negotiate to a fraction of this by convincing a judge that you’ll make it to all your court appearances. Alternatively, a judge may decide to release on you on your “own recognizance,” which means you won’t be required to post bail.
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Are you facing charges of domestic abuse or violence in San Antonio, TX? These allegations can take a toll on your entire life, from your reputation in the community to your standing at work. Many law-abiding individuals find themselves facing charges of domestic violence and experience the effect it can take firsthand. While the law states that you’re innocent until proven guilty, it doesn’t always feel this way when you’re the one facing legal consequences. Domestic violence includes beating, threatening, sexual assault, or other harm to another person. Angry words can lead to a push or slap, then escalate to other forms of physical, psychological, or emotional abuse. The following charges are also related to domestic violence:
- Child endangerment
- Child abuse
- Physical injury to a spouse or co-habitant
- A person with whom you have a child
- Temporary or permanent restraining order
- A current or former girlfriend or boyfriend
- Restraining order violations
- A fiancé or fiancée
Domestic Violence FAQs
Here are some common questions that our firm receives from clients involved in domestic violence cases
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How does bail work for domestic violence charges?
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What’s an arraignment?Shortly after being arrested, you’ll attend your first hearing, which is called the arraignment. During this hearing, the judge will read the charges against you and you’ll enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. The judge may also set pretrial conditions and future court dates. It’s essential to have a defense attorney’s guidance while entering a plea and preparing for the trial ahead.
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What if the victim doesn't want to press charges?Most people are also unaware that the alleged victim in a domestic violence case does not have the power to drop the charges. Once a person is arrested and brought before a court for arraignment, the district attorney’s office takes control of the case. Most prosecutors will never agree to dismiss domestic violence charges at an arraignment. That means that if you are charged with domestic assault and battery, violation of a restraining order or any other type of domestic violence, you should hire a good attorney to work toward ultimately getting the case dismissed.
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