Jan 20, 2015 | Criminal Law, Family Violence
Assault and family violence arrests in Texas are serious charges. Many Texans don’t realize that calling the police in the heat of a domestic dispute will probably result in someone being arrested. Responding officers frequently conduct sloppy investigations,...
Jun 24, 2013 | Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Family Violence
It is important to stop domestic family violence from starting! We all know someone in an abusive relationship. Perhaps you have heard your neighbor repeatedly scream at her boyfriend. Or your sister told you that her husband grabbed her arm too forcefully on a recent...
May 8, 2013 | Criminal Law, Family Violence
This is a post on consequences of a domestic violence conviction. This post focuses on the penalties for such a conviction. What happens if I am not a U.S. citizen? A person charged with domestic violence who is not a United States citizen can face serious penalties....
May 6, 2013 | Criminal Law, Family Violence
This is a post on consequences of a domestic violence conviction. This post focuses on can a Texas domestic violence charge be dropped. Should we meet with the prosecutor to get the case dismissed? Sometimes the alleged victim wants to meet with the prosecutor to...
May 1, 2013 | Criminal Law, Family Violence
This is a multi-part blog post dealing with the issues upon arrest & consequences of a conviction or plea bargain in Texas domestic violence cases. The focus of this post is a domestic violence offender gun ban. Can I own or possess a firearm while out on bail?...
May 1, 2013 | Criminal Law, Family Violence
This is a multi-part blog post dealing with the issues upon arrest & consequences of a conviction or plea bargain in Texas domestic violence cases. Because there are many bad consequences, there are things to know about Texas domestic violence laws. What is an...
