What Does CONTINUOUS VIOL AGAINST THE FAMILY Mean?
People see “CONTINUOUS VIOLENCE AGAINST THE FAMILY” on a court document or jail record and want to know what it means.
This charge means the defendant is accused of committing two or more acts of assault against a family or household member within a twelve-month period. It is a single charge that covers a pattern of conduct rather than a single incident.
The statute and the punishment
The offense is defined in section 25.11 of the Texas Penal Code. The punishment is a third-degree felony: 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
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