Domestic violence – known in Texas as assault-family violence – is one of the most commonly charged offenses in the Greater Houston area. If you have been charged with misdemeanor assault-family violence, it is normal to be anxious about the outcome of the case and the consequences to your reputation and career. Depending on the…

Every day in the Greater Houston area, dozens of people are accused of domestic violence, which is known as assault-family violence under Texas law. The reality is that when a person calls 911 to report an alleged domestic violence incident, most likely someone is going to jail. Unfortunately, a significant number of domestic violence cases…

A first-time assault family violence case is usually filed as a misdemeanor in Texas. In the Houston area, hundreds of Class “A” misdemeanor assault-family violence cases are filed every year. Misdemeanor assault-family violence can be punished with up to a year in jail and a $4000 fine. Even if you are placed on deferred adjudication,…

With financial issues and other stressors, it’s not uncommon to find yourself in a heated argument with a family member or romantic partner. Unfortunately, sometimes this anger can lead to poor decision-making and physical violence. A conviction for domestic violence can result in a permanent criminal record, impacting the rest of your life. That’s why…

If you are charged with domestic violence (known as assault-family violence under Texas law), you may feel overwhelmed, particularly if this is your first brush with the legal system. Most first-time domestic violence cases filed in the Greater Houston area are charged as Class “A” misdemeanors punishable by up to 1 year in jail. A…

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, non-essential businesses have been shut down and millions of people across the U.S. have been subjected to stay-at-home orders. But while this is to increase the safety of Americans, it has actually had the opposite effect for many.  In fact, due to this mandated confinement, many people who…