Did you know that 1 in 3 women, as well as 1 in 4 men, have experienced some type of physical violence by an intimate partner? Sadly, domestic violence is quite common. What’s even more frustrating is that it can often be difficult to prove domestic violence in the courtroom. If you’re experiencing domestic violence at the […]
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 […]
One of the unforeseen consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent “Shelter in Place” ordered for all residents of Texas is the increase in arrests for or involving domestic violence. It is only natural for people who are basically trapped in the same confined space to have conflicts. Add intoxicants, particularly alcohol, into any tense […]
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 […]
Were you wrongly accused of domestic violence? Being wrongly accused of this serious crime can have serious consequences, but it’s best to know all you can about this crime so you can be prepared. You probably have a lot of domestic violence questions, and we’re here to answer them so that you can be as […]
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 “ […]