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Criminal domestic violence charges do not automatically mean jail time. In many cases, particularly with first-time offenders, a judge will… Continue reading What Happens If I Do Not Attend “Anger Management” Classes Following a Domestic Violence Conviction?
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Domestic violence allegations can quickly lead to felony charges depending on the circumstances. Under Texas law, it is a second-degree… Continue reading What Evidence Is Needed to Prove Domestic Violence by Strangulation in Texas?
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A criminal domestic violence case does not necessarily mean jail time. The trial court has the discretion to instead sentence… Continue reading When Is Hearsay Admissible in a Domestic Violence Case?
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A conviction on domestic violence charges can land you in prison for a very long time. Defendants often face an… Continue reading How Throwing a Beer Can at Your Partner Can Land You in Jail for 25 Years
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Domestic violence can elevate a misdemeanor charge into a felony offense. For example, under Section 22.01 of the Texas Penal… Continue reading How Domestic Violence Can Raise Misdemeanor Assault to a Felony
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Every Texas criminal defendant has the right to a trial by jury. This includes criminal allegations of domestic violence, or… Continue reading What Happens When a Judge Fails to Give Proper Jury Instructions in a Domestic Violence Case?
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Domestic violence cases often start out as a fight between spouses or partners. Prosecutors may charge one party as the… Continue reading Can I Argue Self-Defense in a Domestic Violence Case?
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Domestic violence allegations can lead to serious felony charges, especially if the accuser states the defendant used or exhibited a… Continue reading Do Police Need to Recover a Weapon to Make a Domestic Violence Charge Stick?
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Although many people associate a burglar with a thief who breaks into someone’s house and steals their property, the legal… Continue reading The Relationship Between Domestic Violence and Burglary
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Domestic violence is a serious matter under Texas law. In some cases it can lead to felony charges and put… Continue reading Can a Jury Convict Me If Domestic Violence Even If the Accuser Recants?
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