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...
One minute you may be having a disagreement with your partner and the next you may find yourself facing domestic violence charges. Whether a neighbor hears voices raised next door and calls the police, your partner feels threatened, or any other situation can lead to...
Any allegation of criminal wrongdoing can have disastrous effects on one’s life. Just the reputational damage alone can have lifelong effects. However, a domestic violence allegation can be especially frightening as they bring with them no only potential criminal...
A victim may take legal action against an alleged abuser in Texas. Courts may issue a protective order which can restrict a person’s activities and rights. Individuals who must comply with these orders may need to begin a domestic violence defense in some...
