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 […]
Category Archives: Domestic Violence
In Texas, a family violence accusation can have substantial effects on your life. If you’re convicted, you could face imprisonment and/or fines. Additionally, the alleged victim can take out a restraining order against you, which can place limitations on where you can go and who you can contact. Because of this, it can be extremely frustrating to be arrested […]
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 […]
Over the past 10 years, the amount of criminal court caseloads has decreased by 2%. In 2016, a reported 17.8 million cases went to criminal court at the state level. The National Center for State Courts has collected data on court statistics. Its research shows that Texas accounted for over 2 million of the incoming criminal court cases. If you […]