Every relationship has its good and bad days. However, if relationship differences heat up to the point of violence or threats of violence, then the law might get involved. Consequently, the aggressive party might be charged with domestic violence. Whether it’s...
Battery And Domestic Violence
Fighting an accusation of domestic violence
Learning that you have been accused of domestic violence can cause you incredible stress and anxiety, which is understandable. Aside from the potential legal penalties that come with a domestic violence conviction, being branded an abuser can result in professional or...
Texas law treats domestic violence differently from other violence
In one sense, the only difference between domestic violence and other types of violence is the relationship between the perpetrator and the victim. Every state has its own laws, and some agencies have different definitions, but generally speaking, domestic violence...
Targeting a specific lawyer for a domestic violence defense
Unlike most other criminal accusations, domestic violence can have an outsized effect on your life well before you are ever convicted, and even if you are not convicted. Indeed, if you are later acquitted or the charges are dropped, just the accusations of domestic...
Can alleged domestic violence victims drop charges?
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?...
Trust experience when defending against domestic violence charges
When Texas residents are charged with domestic violence offenses, there is no doubt that a certain “stigma” comes with the charges. Yes, in our country, every defendant is supposed to have the benefit of being considered “innocent until proven guilty,” but the fact is...
Three defense options to domestic violence charges
Claims of abuse or violence against anyone can be difficult for a Texas resident to overcome. However, when the allegations arise from alleged instances of domestic violence, the emotional and personal stakes of the claims can be even higher. In Texas, domestic...
Man, 40, faces felony charges after domestic violence incident
In Texas, people who are accused of domestic violence or other illegal acts against family members and people with whom they live can face a litany of charges. If there are previous incidents or the behavior is severe, they may be charged with a felony. While any...
Defense options to claims of domestic violence in Texas
Claims of domestic violence are serious and can create painful strains in familial relationships. In Texas households and between family members, allegations of domestic violence are sometimes asserted in cases where no domestic violence occurred. The grounds for...
How do abused men often end up with false accusations against them?
Probably one of the most famous cases of a man suffering abuse is Johnny Depp. The actor faced accusations that he abused his ex-wife Amber Heard, but after all the evidence came out, it was Depp who suffered. The court of public opinion was too quick to take Heard's...