Marvel film star Jonathan Majors is challenging his arrest and charges, including 3rd-degree assault (a lesser charge …
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Former Houston Rocket Files Restraining Order
Former Houston Rockets player Trevor Ariza has filed a domestic violence restraining order against his estranged wife …
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Can I Get a Charge Against Me Dropped?
If you face a claim, accusation or charge of domestic violence or some other crime, you may be wondering if it's …
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Can Beheading Be In Self-Defense?
If you’ve read an article recently about a California man who claims he killed his ex-girlfriend by beheading her out of …
Missouri City Officer Arrested for Continuous Family Violence
A police officer in the Houston suburb of Missouri City has been arrested for continuous family violence for allegedly …
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UT Coach Beard Charged With Domestic Assault
The news that University of Texas men’s head basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested and charged with domestic assault …
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Self-Defense Leads to Acquittal in Houston Killing
A Houston woman who had endured decades of abuse from her husband was acquitted of killing him after a 6-day trial in …
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Depp-Heard Verdict May Be Setback for #MeToo, False Claims
While the #MeToo movement has spurred more women to come forward with allegations of sexual abuse, not all such claims …
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Did NFL Star Richard Sherman Get Preferential Treatment?
The manner in which King County, WA authorities have handled the felony burglary domestic violence charge and 5 …
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Strangulation Can Make Domestic Violence Charge Worse
Individuals who are arrested for domestic violence can face a more serious charge if strangulation is asserted to have …
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Homicides in Road Rage, Domestic Violence Incidents Rising in Houston
The Houston area is experiencing a rise in homicides involving road rage, domestic violence and other incidents this …
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Alternatives to Jail, Prison for Domestic Violence in Texas
If you or a family member face a charge of domestic violence, you should know that Texas has alternatives to jail or …
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Prison Terms Vary for Family Violence & Domestic Assault in Texas
Prison sentences for family violence or domestic assault can vary greatly but most involve many years behind bars—and …
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Johnny Depp Accuser ‘Twisted’ Assault Tale, Witness Says
Amber Heard, ex-wife of film star Johnny Depp, “twisted” the truth of another woman’s violent sexual assault to serve …
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‘Empire’ Actor Bryshere Gray Arrested For Domestic Assault in Arizona
Domestic assault and family violence incidents are rising during the sheltering-in-place strictures of the coronavirus …
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Can You Be Charged With Emotional Abuse in Texas?
Heated disputes between people can lead to incidents of domestic violence, and then to criminal charges. But what if no …
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What is a Deadly Weapon in an Aggravated Assault Charge in Texas?
Do you face a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the Houston area or elsewhere in Southeast Texas? If …
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How Texas Domestic Violence Laws Impact Firearm Ownership
If you now face or have faced a charge of domestic violence in the Houston area, you may be wondering how domestic …
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Houston City Council Member Cites Rise in Domestic Violence
Amid widespread confinements spurred by the COVID-19 crisis, cases of domestic violence are rising in Houston and indeed …
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Deadly Cases of Domestic Violence Rise Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Lethal incidents of domestic violence appear to be rising during the COVID-19 shutdowns, which are causing many people …
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Domestic Violence Calls Spike By 20 Percent in Houston, Texas
According to a survey by NBC News, domestic violence calls to Houston police rose 20 percent in March 2020 compared to …
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COVID-19 Confinement May Spur Domestic Violence Cases
Health experts warn that the widespread “sheltering in place” or “self-quarantining” caused by the COVID-19 crisis, also …
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Houston Astros Assistant GM Fired for Taunting Female Reporters
Domestic assault and family violence have become even more serious issues in today’s society. How serious? Ask the …
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Are the NFL’s Domestic Violence Policies Fair?
As the 2019 National Football League’s season begins, domestic violence and sexual assault problems return to the …
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