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...
Domestic Violence
How are domestic violence charges prosecuted in Texas?
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...
Youth should learn about domestic violence in school, says judge
Talking about domestic violence is never pleasant, but doing so can save lives. A Texas judge believes that applies to high school students and has made it her mission to visit their schools and talk about the topic. The judge, Inna Klein of the 214th District Court,...
Defend yourself vigorously against domestic abuse charges
Anyone who is facing a domestic violence charge here in Harris County should know that the Texas courts take a serious view of the offense. As such, so should those who have been arrested for the crime.Under the Texas Family Code, family violence is defined as acts by...
Finding work after a domestic violence conviction
When Texas residents are convicted of domestic violence, they may not always consider how this conviction will affect their life. Getting a job can sometimes be more difficult when a person has a domestic violence conviction on their record and it is important for...
Will courts drop domestic violence charges if victims recant?
Houston residents have been under a great deal of stress ever since Hurricane Harvey roared ashore in Rockport nearly one month ago. The side effects of chronic, sustained stress can include angry outbursts and behavioral changes which may lead to episodes of domestic...
When divorce turns criminal in Texas: Domestic violence charges
A potential -- and very unfortunate -- consequence of getting divorced is finding out that you have been accused of domestic violence against your spouse. The repercussions of a domestic violence arrest are numerous and long-lasting, affecting not only your parental...
Protective orders: a solution to domestic violence
Violence is an unlawful exercise in every state in America, and can stem from a number of complex situations. Violence often does not stem from any particular cause, and such dangerous behavior in the home can be an even more frightening matter. Thousands of Texas...
The restrictions that come with protective orders
Domestic violence cases in Houston often come down to a matter of the alleged victim’s words against those of the accused. Still, even in instances where one is innocent of such a charge, he or she can still make missteps that can undermine his or her attempts...
Standoff at Dallas hotel ends with Van Alstyne man’s surrender
When news of incidents of domestic violence in Houston are released, most may likely assume that their consequences were limited to the couple involved. Yet oftentimes, domestic disturbances have a tendency to involve outside parties. Disputes between couples and...