Q: What can happen in Texas to a man who is an MMA fighter and assaults his wife using a "trained move" and breaks her leg?
My sister was attacked in a public space by her husband (in process for divorce) who is a trained MMA fighter. He broke her leg and left her in a parking lot. Details are currently being gathered but from what we know:
-bar was closed (2am)
-both were drinking
-husband grabbed her and ripped her earring out
-she threw a shoe at him
-they were both removed from bar
-outside she aggressed him
-he responded with a jiu jitsu move which left her with a broken leg
There has been a history of violence but no formal charges pressed until now.
What should we expect to see? What needs to be proven? What chances exist that nothing occurs to bring justice? What would the circumstances have to be?
A: He should be charged with a felony and she should get a protective order
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