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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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Domestic violence cases are often “he said/she said” affairs. Prosecutors ask juries to convict defendants largely on the strength and… Continue reading Is an Accuser’s Pending Criminal Charges Relevant in a Domestic Violence Case?
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There is understandably a high level of emotion surrounding a domestic violence allegation. But there are also legal and financial… Continue reading Does an Accuser or Prosecutor’s Financial Incentives Matter in a Domestic Violence Case?
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A common element of misdemeanor crimes in Texas is identification. In other words, if prosecutors charge you with a misdemeanor… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of Misdemeanor Assault Even if Nobody Identifies Me in Court?
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Domestic violence in Texas includes not just acts involving family members, but also anyone that is in a “dating relationship”… Continue reading The Importance of “Dating Relationships” in Texas Domestic Violence Cases
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If domestic abuse has a pattern, that pattern would be the cycle. The key to ending abuse is to disrupt… Continue reading How to Break the Cycle of Domestic Abuse
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Protective orders are powerful tools. If a judge issues a domestic violence order of protection against you, you might need… Continue reading How to Fight a Protective Order in Galveston, Texas
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Anytime force is used in a domestic situation and results in bodily injury, threatens to cause bodily harm, or results… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Domestic Violence in Texas
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