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Allegations of domestic violence are treated very seriously in Texas, which is why lawmakers have enacted numerous statutes to protect… Continue reading Comparing Civil and Criminal Domestic Violence Cases in Texas
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Whether you are going through a breakup or a divorce and domestic violence allegations have arisen out of your split… Continue reading Do I Need a Lawyer to Fight Domestic Violence Charges?
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Domestic violence allegations are always taken seriously in Texas. Certain claims can, however, make the repercussions of a domestic violence… Continue reading The Effects of Strangulation Accusations on Domestic Violence Charges
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Those who have been the victims of domestic violence in Texas can legally protect themselves by requesting a protective order.… Continue reading What You Should Know About Protective Orders in Texas
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Being convicted of domestic violence can have devastating consequences for the parties involved, especially if the conviction was based on… Continue reading Alternatives to Incarceration for Those Convicted of Domestic Violence
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Heated arguments can quickly lead to incidents of domestic violence and eventually to criminal charges, even in cases where no… Continue reading Threats of Violence Can Lead to Domestic Violence Charges
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Although we often associate domestic violence with acts involving a spouse or romantic partner, in fact, Texas law provides enhanced… Continue reading Domestic Violence Is Not Exclusive to Marital or Romantic Relationships
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In domestic violence cases, as with any criminal matter, prosecutors may rely on circumstantial and/or direct evidence to establish a… Continue reading The Burden of Proof in a Domestic Violence Case
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An issue that often comes up in the trial of domestic violence cases is the admission of evidence regarding “extraneous… Continue reading When Is It “Unfair Prejudice” for a Prosecutor to Bring Up Additional Allegations in a Domestic Violence Case?
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As a general rule, prosecutors are not allowed to introduce “character evidence” against a defendant at trial. In other words,… Continue reading Can My Ex Testify About “Prior Bad Acts” in a Criminal Domestic Violence Trial?
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