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...
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?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
There are hundreds of thousands of incidents of family violence in Texas every year, and the law takes these charges very seriously. If you find yourself arrested on charges of domestic violence, you will wonder how to protect yourself and your freedom. 1. Try to...
Allegations of domestic violence can result in your arrest. If you're convicted of this crime, it can impact your life in a variety of ways, such as the job that you hold down and the relationship you have with your children.If you're charged with domestic violence,...
Assault and battery are covered by the same section of the Texas Penal Code. Individuals who commit assault or battery in the Lone Star State can face charges ranging from a Class C misdemeanor to a first degree felony, and they can be ordered to pay a fine as low as...
