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 […]
Category Archives: Domestic Violence
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 “ […]
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 […]
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 […]