A domestic violence conviction is something that will follow you for years to come. Beyond a possible jail term, it can shape how others perceive you -- as a violent and aggressive person. Therefore, it helps to present a strong defense that will reduce the chances of...
Domestic violence is a devastating thing to be accused of, more so when you are innocent. Even if you are not formally indicted, claims that you are violent towards your spouse can strain your relationships and social standing. And if you go to trial, a conviction can...
If you are charged with domestic violence, you might be curious to know how this will impact your life. Most certainly, it can and it will. Being charged with domestic violence is a big deal, especially if you are in the middle of a contested divorce. A pending...
At the heart of domestic violence charges are fights between loved ones that escalated. A pervasive myth holds that the alleged domestic violence victim can just drop the charges, especially when they may have exaggerated the circumstances. Can they drop the charges?...
Texas law takes the safety of its citizens seriously. When issues of violence, domestic battery or sexual assault arise, Texas has several different protective orders available to address the potential for future danger. An Emergency Protective Order is one of those...
Texas takes the issue of domestic violence seriously, providing a host of penalties when allegations of domestic violence are proven. And while it’s natural to think of domestic violence as a single argument which has gone too far, Texas also has laws on the books for...
When a disagreement between dating partners or spouses turns violent, a police officer may be called to the scene to diffuse the situation and evaluate what happened. Based on the officer’s observations and evaluation, one party may be arrested and later charged with...
No Houston resident wants to be on the receiving end of a criminal charge related to domestic violence. Even if it is a first-time offense and jail has been taken off the table, the fallout can include fines and probation with strict and expensive terms, including...
In Texas, domestic incidents happen frequently and are the source of myriad problems for the alleged perpetrator and the family. While these cases are complicated and unfortunate, simply because there was an arrest does not mean that the situation will result in...
A person charged with domestic violence has a number of available defenses even if the events of the alleged crime are essentially undisputed. A recent shooting in the River Oaks neighborhood in Houston may implicate the self-defense rule or the so-called Castle...
