Domestic violence is a serious issue in many communities that can have short and long-term consequences for both the victim and the accused. In Texas, the law takes domestic violence very seriously, although there are specific criteria the prosecution must meet to...
When police officers respond to calls about potential domestic violence, they have to look at the situation carefully. Damage to property, injuries on either person and what they overhear as they approach the front door can all influence how officers handle the...
Zero-tolerance laws carry severe and sometimes draconian consequences for those finding themselves on the wrong side of the law. Regulations particularly affect drivers arrested for DUI who are under the age of 21. Simply put, no tolerance requires mandatory...
Domestic violence charges can have many long-term consequences for the person accused. A conviction could affect everything from their employment and living circumstances to their legal right to own a firearm or the future custody arrangements for their children....
Criminal charges of any kind are a serious threat to your future and your freedom. Whether you are facing serious felony charges or accusations of misdemeanor criminal activity, it is in your best interests to take quick action to defend yourself and seek a beneficial...
After arriving in Texas from another country of origin, you may have faced many challenges as you adapted to your new lifestyle. If you brought family to the U.S. with you, your challenges may have included helping them make friends and also how to cope with a...
If authorities have accused you of engaging in domestic violence, you may understandably be fearful of what this means for your future. This is particularly true if such a conviction could complicate an existing immigration or child custody case, for example. Still, a...
