Most people charged with family violence assault are looking at a Class A misdemeanor which carries up to one year in county jail and a $4,000 fine. That is serious, but it is a misdemeanor. Continuous violence against the family under Texas Penal Code §25.11 is different. Under §25.11, two separate incidents of family violence […]
Category Archives: Assault & Family Violence
A bodily injury assault in Texas is normally a Class A misdemeanor which carries up to one year in county jail, a $4,000 fine, and the collateral consequences of a misdemeanor conviction. But if the person assaulted is a public servant lawfully discharging an official duty, that same conduct becomes a third-degree felony carrying 2 […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist If you were just arrested for assault or assault family violence in Texas, the first thing you need to understand is what you are actually charged with because “assault” in Texas covers a much wider range of conduct than most people realize, the penalties vary […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Most people assume that words alone cannot result in a criminal charge. In Texas, they can. Under Penal Code §22.07, a verbal statement, a text message, a social media post, or even a gesture can be prosecuted as a terroristic threat which is a charge […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Within hours of a family violence arrest in Texas, before you have spoken to a lawyer and often before you fully understand the charges against you, a magistrate will impose conditions on your release that can fundamentally alter your daily life. You may be ordered […]
Hope Amelia Solo, born July 30, 1981, in Richland, Washington, is one of the most decorated goalkeepers in U.S. soccer history. A standout at the University of Washington, Solo joined the U.S. women’s national team in 2000, amassing 202 appearances, 153 wins, and a record 102 shutouts. She won two Olympic gold medals (2008, 2012) […]
Trevor Bauer, born January 17, 1991, in North Hollywood, California, emerged as a top-tier MLB pitcher, known for his analytical approach and fiery competitiveness. A standout at UCLA, Bauer won the Golden Spikes Award in 2011 and was drafted third overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks. After stints with the Diamondbacks, Indians, and Reds, he joined […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Harassment and stalking charges in Texas arise from a wide range of situations such as contentious breakups, neighbor disputes, workplace conflicts, and online communications that one party experienced as threatening. What often starts as a he-said-she-said dispute can escalate quickly into a criminal charge with […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist If you have been arrested for assault in Fort Worth or anywhere in Tarrant County, the first thing you need to understand is that an arrest is not a conviction. Texas law provides a range of statutory defenses that, when properly raised and supported by […]
When I was a prosecutor, one of my responsibilities was filing protective orders for victims of domestic abuse whose cases were sent to our office. I was surprised by how many men simply agreed to have a protective order enforced against them without even going through a hearing in front of the judge. I remember […]
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