Depending on the circumstances, domestic violence can be a misdemeanor or felony offense in Texas. If you have been arrested and charged with domestic violence in Houston or Harris County while on parole, you could be facing very serious consequences. In addition to the jail time and fines for the domestic violence charges, your arrest […]
Blog Category: Domestic Violence
Burglary Charges Related to Domestic Violence in Texas
In Texas, assault is defined as intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing or threatening to cause bodily injury to another person. It becomes domestic assault when the assault is directed against a current or former spouse, a current or former dating partner, a person with whom they’ve had a child, a household member, or a blood […]
Is It Illegal to Threaten Someone in Texas?
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 […]
An Affirmative Defense Against Injury to a Child by Omission Charges in Texas
If you’ve been charged with causing injury to a child by omission in Houston, it’s important to take immediate action to protect your rights. Houston family violence defense attorney Lisa Shapiro Strauss is here to defend you. Injury to a child by omission is a felony in Texas; if found guilty, you could face stiff […]
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 […]
