Domestic Violence

Arguments between loved ones can get heated but should never rise to the level of domestic violence. Criminal charges related to a violent crime can impact your life for years to come, especially if you are convicted. A Texas criminal defense lawyer can pull out all...

For those charged with a crime, they know that crafting a defense early can make all the difference. Building a solid defense starts with that very first call to your lawyer. And, especially in domestic violence cases, where the reported aggrieved party has decided...

If you are facing possible consequences related to accusations of family violence, it is important to know about the criminal defense resources available to you. Criminal defense options may be able to help you navigate the aftermath of an alleged domestic violence...

In Texas, domestic violence is a common problem. This has been exacerbated by personal, professional and financial challenges that have been ongoing for much of the past two years. People have been forced to spend more time together, making tensions worse and some...

Domestic violence charges can have a significant impact on the lives of those facing them. For that reason, those accused of domestic violence should know how to defend themselves against domestic violence charges. What is considered domestic violence? Domestic...

Abuse victims may apply to a court, without the alleged abuser’s participation, for an order evicting the respondent abuser from their home. A kick out order is a temporary order excluding a family member based on allegations of violent crimes such as domestic or...

False domestic violence claims typically happen when the alleged victim, who is making up the story, has something to gain by doing so. They are trying to use the claims as a tool to get what they want. Many claims of violence are real, and those should never be...

Many arguments start as nothing more than verbal disagreements. That's normal and natural; it happens to all couples at some point. The key is to work through it and find a solution.One potential problem is when the verbal argument escalates. You want to prevent this...

Many domestic violence allegations are true and accurate, but not all. Maybe your significant other lied about you and said that you abused them when you did no such thing. Perhaps the two of you are involved in a divorce, for instance, and you think they're lying to...

Texas Penal Code, Title 5, Chapter 22, Section 22.01 defines domestic violence as any instance in which an individual threatens or inflicts bodily harm on another individual. State law allows anyone residing in the same home with their alleged victim to be charged...