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Facing domestic violence charges can be a confusing and stressful time. You might feel the urge to contact the alleged victim, especially if you share children or have a complicated history. However, in Texas, violating a restraining order issued alongside domestic...
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...
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...
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...
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...
People in the Houston area could easily find themselves accused of an assault or other crime related to alleged domestic violence. The criminal penalties for domestic crimes are serious. Depending on the circumstances, even a Texan without a criminal history could...
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...
