Blog: Violent Crimes

Defending Against Domestic Violence Charges Violent Crimes Being charged with domestic violence is devastating, particularly when the accusation is completely unfounded. You may think that because you did nothing...

Holiday Fear and Texas Domestic Violence Violent Crimes For many, the holidays are a time of joy, connection, and celebration; yet for some families, what should be a season of...

Texas Assault Charges for Local Residents Violent Crimes Assault charges are overwhelming. Residents of League City and Galveston should know how such charges are treated under Texas law. These cases...

Understanding Texas Self-Defense Laws Violent Crimes Self-defense is a primary legal right to protection from the harm of another. However, Texas makes the line on when and how...

How to File for a Texas Protective Order Violent Crimes Domestic violence has devastating effects on victims, making it crucial for them to seek protection. In Texas, protective orders offer legal protection...

Texas Murder Defense Strategies Violent Crimes The Texas Penal Code defines murder as intentionally or knowingly causing the death of another person. Texas law distinguishes between murder and...

Texas Assault Charges: What to Know Violent Crimes If you're facing assault charges, the stakes are high. It's not just a legal battle; it's a fight for your freedom, reputation,...

How Drugs and Alcohol Can Trigger Violence Violent Crimes At least 37 million Americans age 12 and older used illegal drugs in 2020, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse...

Houston Homicide Rate Continues to Climb Violent Crimes Houston has attempted to stem the rising tide of homicides by creating the “One Safe Houston” program. With a $53 million price...

4 Facts About Intoxication Assault Cases Violent Crimes Getting arrested for DWI is bad enough in Houston. But if you end up hurting someone in a crash, then you can...

Should Texas Nurses Fear Homicide Charges? Violent Crimes The prosecution of a nurse in Tennessee for negligent homicide has raised alarm in the medical community. Nurses and other concerned medical...

Understanding Texas Assaultive Offenses Violent Crimes When you are facing assault charges in Galveston or League City, it can be difficult to understand what type of assaultive offense...

How Domestic Violence Convictions Affect Your Life Violent Crimes Domestic violence crimes in Texas, which are typically charged as domestic assault under the Texas Penal Code, can have serious consequences in...

Relationship Evidence in Domestic Violence Trials Violent Crimes In most criminal trials, the prosecution cannot introduce evidence of a defendant’s “prior bad acts” to establish their guilt of the charged...

How to Get a Domestic Violence Protective Order Violent Crimes There are few things more terrifying than being a victim of ongoing domestic violence. When you are a victim of domestic violence,...

Civil vs. Criminal Domestic Violence Cases Violent Crimes Allegations of domestic violence are treated very seriously in Texas, which is why lawmakers have enacted numerous statutes to protect victims and...

Strangulation Accusations in Domestic Violence Violent Crimes Domestic violence allegations are always taken seriously in Texas. Certain claims can, however, make the repercussions of a domestic violence accusation even...

Domestic Violence Alternatives to Jail Violent Crimes Being convicted of domestic violence can have devastating consequences for the parties involved, especially if the conviction was based on untrue or...

Threats Can Lead to Domestic Violence Charges Violent Crimes Heated arguments can quickly lead to incidents of domestic violence and eventually to criminal charges, even in cases where no physical violence...

Domestic Violence Beyond Romantic Relationships Violent Crimes Although we often associate domestic violence with acts involving a spouse or romantic partner, in fact, Texas law provides enhanced penalties for...

Burden of Proof in Domestic Violence Cases Violent Crimes In domestic violence cases, as with any criminal matter, prosecutors may rely on circumstantial and/or direct evidence to establish a defendant's guilt...

Prescription Drugs, Driving, and Murder Charges Violent Crimes A felony DWI can become a murder charge if someone dies at the hands of a legally intoxicated driver. Texas follows what...

Domestic Violence and Burglary Violent Crimes Although many people associate a burglar with a thief who breaks into someone's house and steals their property, the legal definition of...

Texas Creates Domestic Violence Registry Violent Crimes You probably know that Texas maintains a public registry of individuals convicted of certain sex crimes. Recently, the Texas legislature voted to...

Can Domestic Violence Suspects Question Accusers? Violent Crimes Domestic violence cases are often intertwined with child custody disputes. Indeed, there are situations where one parent may falsely accuse the other...

Can Hands Be a Deadly Weapon in Texas Assault? Violent Crimes When it comes to domestic violence cases, prosecutors will employ every legal tactic available to try and maximize a criminal defendant's potential...

Right to Confront Accusers in Rape Trials Violent Crimes Every criminal defendant has a constitutional right to confront the witnesses against them. Such rights are especially crucial in sex crimes cases,...

Immigration Risks of Domestic Violence Convictions Violent Crimes Immigration has long been a politically charged subject here in the Houston area. Federal authorities have aggressively moved to deport not just...

UCMJ Domestic Violence Offense Created Violent Crimes The Galveston area is home to many U.S. military service members and their families. Although the vast majority of those who serve...

Dating Relationships in Texas Domestic Violence Violent Crimes Domestic violence in Texas includes not just acts involving family members, but also anyone that is in a “dating relationship” with the...