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Can an assault charge be dismissed if the party doesn't want to press charges?

The problem you have is a serious one and both you and your Mom should speak with a Criminal Defense Attorney and obtain representation as soon as possible. Your question is "can the misdemeanor A assault charge (causing bodily injury) be dismissed? The answer is yes it CAN, but NO it doesn't have to be. This is an important distinction that both complaining witnesses and defendants NEED to understand. Every criminal case at the state level is style "The State of Texas versus ..."....

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What does a enhanced theft mean

In Texas there are a number of offenses that become more serious if you have multiple convictions for the same type of offense. These include DWI, prostitution and, unfortunately for you, Theft. All the various ways a theft can land is explained in Section 31.03 of the Texas Penal Code. The part that would most interest you basically says that if you have been convicted two or more times of "any grade of theft" then any theft that might otherwise be a misdemeanor can become a state jail...

What to do next?

Couple of approaches or suggestions. First off, make sure your daughter is actually "broken up" with this boy. NO ONE should stay in a relationship of abuse. That being said SHE has to realize that. If the only impetus for the break up comes from you, the problem WILL continue. Have a heart to heart with the daughter first and make clear the cold hard fact that she has to be done with him or the cycle will not stop. Assuming that is done then the next step is making your desires clear...