A Texas domestic violence charge can significantly affect your life and restrict your freedoms. The Texas Penal Code Ann. §22.01 loosely defines assault as someone who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another person, threatens another person with bodily harm, or applies physical contact with another person while knowing they will find it…
Fighting with a spouse or partner is common, but you may face severe life-changing consequences when charged with domestic violence. Not only will the sentence affect your reputation, but also your career and the relationships you have with friends and family. You may not realize how serious a domestic violence case is until it is…
Sometimes couples can get into fights where emotions are high, and the situation escalates to a point where either your spouse or someone observing will call the police. While there may be no need for law enforcement, you might face serious domestic violence charges. A charge in Texas can lead to issues in your career,…
In Texas, laws about domestic violence can get complicated. Punishments for domestic violence-related crimes can go all the way from a class C misdemeanor to a first-degree felony. With so much variation, it can be difficult to understand this area of law. Below is an abbreviated guide on some of the classifications of domestic violence….