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 […]
Blog Category: Assault Family Member
What to Do If You Are a Woman Charged with Domestic Violence in Texas
For a long time, domestic violence was considered to be a crime committed by a man against a woman. Women were routinely treated as the victim in a case of domestic violence; any situation where violence was perpetrated against a man by a woman was routinely dismissed as an act of self-defense against a more […]
Fighting False Accusations of Domestic Violence in Houston
In Texas, domestic violence is an act intended to result in physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault, or that is a threat that reasonably places the victim in fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault, committed against: Domestic violence is a serious crime and is treated as such by […]
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 […]
What You Need To Know If Served With A No Contact Order
No contact orders, commonly known as restraining orders, are directions from a court specifying the type of contact a person can make with another person, family home, or child. No contact orders are often issued in cases of domestic violence or assault on family member. Understanding how no contact orders are created and enforced is […]
Assault on Family Member – Choking / Impeding Breathing
In Texas, assault charges involving choking or impeding the breathing of a family member carry severe repercussions. Whether you’re involved in a domestic dispute with a partner, a relative, or another household member, Texas courts are stringent in their approach to such offenses. This article delves deep into how Texas law views this particular kind […]
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 […]
Does a Domestic Violence Conviction in Texas Affect Child Custody?
A domestic violence conviction in Texas can raise many questions for those convicted, the most common one being about child custody. In custody battles, domestic violence is always a factor when considering primary custody and visitation. And depending on the severity and circumstances, a conviction has a possibility to greatly affect the outcome. Below, we […]