A misdemeanor assault charge in Texas may sound less serious than a felony, but it carries real penalties, goes on your permanent record, and can escalate to a felony charge with prior convictions. As a former prosecutor, Lisa Shapiro Strauss has seen how misdemeanor assault cases are prosecuted. She now uses that experience to defend […]
Will the District Attorney Drop Assault Charges If the Victim Asks?
In Houston, the answer is often no. Understand why & what your options are. If you’ve been charged with assault in Harris County and think the Harris County District Attorney’s Office will drop the charges against you at the victim’s request, you need to speak to a lawyer. While this might have been true in […]
