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…
Category: Domestic Violence
The Number of Lethal Domestic Violence Incidents Are Rising During COVID-19 Shutdown
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…
When Does Domestic Violence Become a Felony?
Domestic violence – known under Texas law as Assault Family Violence – is one of the most common types of offenses. Domestic violence can either be considered a misdemeanor or a felony, which can impact your consequences. But how do we determine the classification of each incident? Domestic violence includes either physical or sexual violence…
