Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Evidence of domestic violence is often used to enhance a criminal case against a defendant in Texas. For example, Section… Continue reading Is It “Domestic Violence” If I Attack My Roommate?
Read MoreTexas Legislature Establishes New “Domestic Violence Registry”
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
You probably know that Texas maintains a public registry of individuals convicted of certain sex crimes. Recently, the Texas legislature… Continue reading Texas Legislature Establishes New “Domestic Violence Registry”
Read MoreIs an 8-Year Sentence for Domestic Violence Unconstitutional?
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It should come as no surprise that Texas law is not sympathetic towards defendants convicted of domestic violence. In many… Continue reading Is an 8-Year Sentence for Domestic Violence Unconstitutional?
Read MoreCourt of Criminal Appeals: Domestic Violence Suspects May Cross-Examine Accusers About Child Custody Petitions
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence cases are often intertwined with child custody disputes. Indeed, there are situations where one parent may falsely accuse… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals: Domestic Violence Suspects May Cross-Examine Accusers About Child Custody Petitions
Read MoreWhat Questions Can You Ask Prospective Jurors in a Domestic Violence Case?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence, News
Everyone charged with a crime in Texas has the right to a trial before an impartial jury. But when the… Continue reading What Questions Can You Ask Prospective Jurors in a Domestic Violence Case?
Read MoreWhen Can a Texas Court Issue a Protective Order Against Someone Accused of Domestic Violence?
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Even when domestic violence allegations do not lead to formal criminal charges, they can still have a significant impact on… Continue reading When Can a Texas Court Issue a Protective Order Against Someone Accused of Domestic Violence?
Read MoreHow Domestic Violence Charges Can Send You to Jail If You Are Currently on Probation
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
A domestic violence charge is never a good thing. But such allegations are especially problematic if you are already on… Continue reading How Domestic Violence Charges Can Send You to Jail If You Are Currently on Probation
Read MoreAre Your Hands a “Deadly Weapon” for Purposes of a Criminal Domestic Violence Case?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
When it comes to domestic violence cases, prosecutors will employ every legal tactic available to try and maximize a criminal… Continue reading Are Your Hands a “Deadly Weapon” for Purposes of a Criminal Domestic Violence Case?
Read MoreCan I Still Be Convicted of Family Violence Even if the Accuser Changed Her Story?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Once a domestic violence allegation is made to law enforcement, even a subsequent recantation by the accuser will not necessarily… Continue reading Can I Still Be Convicted of Family Violence Even if the Accuser Changed Her Story?
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know If You Are on Probation for a Domestic Violence Charge
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence
Houston-area prosecutors often pursue family violence enhancements to criminal charges in order to secure a more severe sentence for the… Continue reading What You Need to Know If You Are on Probation for a Domestic Violence Charge
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