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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?
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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
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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?
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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?
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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
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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?
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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?
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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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Immigration has long been a politically charged subject here in the Houston area. Federal authorities have aggressively moved to deport… Continue reading The Potential Immigration Consequences of a Texas Domestic Violence Conviction
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The Galveston area is home to many U.S. military service members and their families. Although the vast majority of those… Continue reading Military Spending Bill Creates Separate UCMJ Offense for Domestic Violence
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