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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Will I Go To Jail For Domestic Violence Charges?
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 […]
