Are you a victim of domestic violence? Did you know that almost 15% of women and 4% of men in the United States have suffered physical violence at the hands of their partner? When you’re subjected to violence by a spouse or loved one, getting legal representation can be difficult. What you may not know, is that it doesn’t need to be. […]
Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Are you thinking about dealing with domestic violence charges? If so, you need to make sure you hire the right domestic lawyer. The right lawyer can help you with all aspects of your case, including winning it. But, when hiring a domestic violence lawyer, there are some things you need to avoid doing. Check out this guide […]
Are you looking to be compensated for the harm you’ve undergone from your significant other? If so, then it’s important to find the right domestic violence attorney to represent you in court. The attorney that you hire can make or break your entire case, so you need a way to filter out options until you […]
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 […]
Did you know that almost 3 million people suffer from domestic abuse each year? These terrible numbers show how important it is that we be prepared to fight against domestic violence, in our lives and in the lives of those we know. To solve a problem, it is important to first understand it. There are many types […]
Domestic violence can occur in any relationship, at any time. According to the National Statistics Domestic Violence Fact Sheet, 20 people per minute are physically abused by their partner in America. One in three women and one in four men experience physical violence from a partner. On a typical day in America, domestic violence hotlines receive over 20,000 calls. Now […]
So, you or someone you know got arrested. Now what? You may have received that dreaded collect phone call from “An inmate in the Travis County Correctional Facility”. We’ve all been there. Hell, that’s a big part of my job. But panic not – the worst is already over. What follows is a handy guide […]
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 Family Violence in Texas. As more and more individuals are spending their time cooped up at home due to the “coronavirus pandemic “ […]
If you’re involved in a family violence matter, the alleged victim – whether it be a family or household member – might ask the court for a restraining order against you. If it is granted, you would be prohibited from engaging in certain conduct, such as going to the person’s home or place of employment. You will also be […]
Take this scenario: You get into an argument with your spouse, emotions are running high, and the interaction escalates. At some point, either your spouse or someone else who witnessed the incident calls the cops. You’re arrested and charged with a domestic violence offense. Later, your spouse decides that the situation was a misunderstanding – the argument […]