Is making verbal threats a crime in Texas or protected speech? There are many reasons a person could make a verbal threat against the other. In some instances, a verbal threat could be made as a joke; in others, it could be a means of self-defense with no real intention of causing bodily harm or […]
Blog Category: Assault Family Member
How Family Violence Charges Affect Divorce in Texas
A Family Violence Charge During Your Divorce Changes Everything If you’re facing assault charges while going through a divorce in Houston, you’re probably terrified about what happens to your kids. Here’s what you need to know. Will I Lose My Kids? Let’s address the question that’s keeping you up at night: Can you lose custody […]
Protective Order Violations in Texas: What Is Considered “Threatening or Harassing”?
If you’ve been charged with domestic violence in Houston, chances are a judge has issued a restraining order, also known as a protective order, in your case preventing you from having contact with the alleged victim or their family. Protective orders are meant to prevent or reduce the likelihood of future harm to a victim […]
What to Do If You’re a Woman Charged with Domestic Violence in Texas
If you have been arrested for domestic violence in Texas, you are probably frightened, confused, and wondering what happens next. You may feel like no one will believe your side of the story — or that the system was not built to handle a situation like yours. You are not alone. Women are arrested for […]
Fighting False Accusations of Domestic Violence in Houston
Don’t let false allegations destroy your life. Get aggressive defense in Harris County. If you’ve been accused of a domestic violence crime in Houston or Harris County, your immediate actions are critical and can significantly impact the outcome of your case. Being falsely accused of a serious crime like domestic violence can have a disastrous […]
What Is Continuous Family Violence?
Under Texas Penal Code §25.11, a person can be charged with continuous violence against the family if he or she is accused of committing assault against a family or household member two or more times within a 12 month period. This includes incidents that happen over a few days or weeks, as well as in […]
Breakdown of an Assault Family Member Case
Whether you’ve been charged with a felony or misdemeanor, here is what to expect from the process of an assault family member case. Posting Bond The Defendant (person charged) must first post bond before we can begin to speak to any of the parties at all about the case. The process is slightly different depending […]
No-Contact Orders in Houston: Rules & How to Lift One
You’ve Been Ordered to Have No Contact — Here’s What That Means You just got out of Harris County jail after being arrested for domestic violence or a related charge. The judge set your bond and gave you a list of conditions you have to follow. One of them says: “No contact with [victim’s name].” […]
When Family Gatherings Lead to Domestic Violence Charges During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us once again. Many of us are looking forward to holiday get-togethers with friends and family. And it’s not uncommon for alcohol to play a big part in the celebrations. Unfortunately, the holiday season often brings with it great financial and emotional stress. Sometimes these stresses, especially after heavy alcohol […]
How is Bodily Injury Defined, and How Does It Impact a Houston Assault Case?
Being charged with assault in Houston or Harris County is bad enough, but being charged with assault for causing bodily injury to another could mean jail time and steep fines. If you’ve been charged with bodily injury assault in Houston, your best chance to avoid these penalties is being represented by an experienced Houston assault […]
