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Assault of a Family Member, sometimes called Domestic Violence or Domestic Abuse, is one of the most charged crimes in Tarrant County. Our Fort Worth domestic violence defense lawyers understand that most of these situations begin with a simple misunderstanding between a husband and wife, a boyfriend and girlfriend, or two other people in a domestic relationship. The misunderstanding spirals out of control, perhaps threats are made or objects are thrown. There may be pushing, hitting or some other form of physical violence. One person calls the police, hoping that a police officer will come and sort the dispute out. However, when the police officer arrives, he or she makes an arrest, because he or she is required to. One person is charged with assault — domestic violence, and taken away. Many times, the police officers make an arrest for Assault Family Violence against the wishes of all parties involved and when there is no ongoing emergency or visible injury. Sometimes, they even arrest the person that made the 911 call looking for help.

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