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What to Do If You are a Woman Charged with Domestic Violence in Texas

November 11, 2020

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 […]

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Why Was I Charged with Felony Continuous Family Violence Assault Instead of a Misdemeanor?

April 29, 2020

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 […]

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Breakdown of an Assault Family Member Case

February 13, 2020

Assault Family Member Case

Whether you’ve been charged with 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 on […]

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When Family Gatherings Lead to Domestic Violence Charges During the Holiday Season

November 20, 2019

Domestic Violence Charges During the Holiday Season in Houston

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 […]

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How is Bodily Injury Defined, and How Does It Impact a Houston Assault Case?

September 5, 2019

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 […]

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Will the District Attorney Drop Assault Charges If the Victim Asks Them To?

July 10, 2019

Will the District Attorney Drop Assault Charges If the Victim Asks Them To?

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 the past, Texas laws have changed, particularly for some types of assault, such as […]

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How Does Being Under a Protective Order Change Your Life?

November 15, 2018

How Does Being Under a Protective Order Change Your Life?

In Texas, being served with a protective order in a domestic violence dispute can have a lot of serious ramifications beyond just being ordered to stay away from a specific person or persons. The protective order’s restrictions could have a serious impact on your life and put you in real danger of legal trouble if […]

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Common Misconceptions About Assault Family Violence Cases

September 27, 2018

Common Misconceptions About Assault Family Violence Cases

If you’ve been charged with assault family violence in Houston, the best thing you can do is speak to an experienced attorney as soon as possible. There are many common misconceptions about domestic violence cases, and the fundamental misunderstanding of how these cases work can quickly ruin the lives of innocent people who have gotten caught […]

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Will I Go To Jail For Domestic Violence Charges?

May 10, 2016

Domestic Violence Charges in Houston

Texas law approaches domestic violence with a very serious tone. Will a domestic violence charge lead to jail time? The short answer is yes – if there is any evidence, credible or not, of bodily injury then the alleged offender will be arrested and booked. Understanding the steps that lead to domestic violence charges in […]

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