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 […]
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 […]
