Assault & Family Violence
How Texas defines assault and family violence, what a conviction really costs, and the defense strategies that protect your record and your rights.
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Aldon Smith: A Pro Bowl Talent Derailed by Legal Troubles
Welcome to The Defense File where we examine the criminal cases of public figures through the lens of Texas criminal law. Each entry looks at what happened in court, what the defense…
O.J. Simpson: A Fallen Star’s Legal Saga
By Deandra Grant & Griffin Grant Welcome to The Defense File where we examine the criminal cases of public figures through the lens of Texas criminal law. Each entry looks at what…
Trevor Bauer: MLB Star’s Career Derailed by Assault Allegations
By Deandra Grant & Griffin Grant Welcome to The Defense File where we examine the criminal cases of public figures through the lens of Texas criminal law. Each entry looks at what…
Charged with Harassment or Stalking in Texas? What the Law Actually Says and How to Defend Against It
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…
Defenses to Assault Charges in Fort Worth: What Texas Law Actually Allows
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…
Consequences of a Protective Order in Texas
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…
COVID-19, Shelter in Place and Domestic Violence
If you live together, don’t hit each other. Otherwise, you risk “social distancing” from your own home when arrested by the police. This, essentially, is the consequence of an arrest for Assault…
What Happens If You Violate a Protective Order in Texas
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist If you have been arrested for a family violence offense in Texas, there is a very good chance that some form of…
Can a Family Violence Victim Drop the Charges in Texas? What You Need to Know
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist This is one of the most common questions we hear from people charged with family violence in Texas: “My spouse doesn’t want…
Family Violence Charges in Collin County: What You Need to Know Before It’s Too Late
A family violence charge in Collin County is not like other criminal charges. Even a misdemeanor conviction carries consequences that follow you for the rest of your life — including the permanent…