The Houston Police Department reports that it's responded to 51 homicides related to domestic violence so far in 2022. That news came in a press conference organized by Crime Stoppers of Houston to ... Continue Reading
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 which she pleaded that she’d acted in self-defense, and the jury agreed. According ... Continue Reading
How Serious is a Misdemeanor Battery Charge in Texas?
You may have heard that rapper Ye (formerly called Kanye West) faces a possible criminal charge of misdemeanor battery, and you may be wondering about the seriousness of such a charge. According to ... Continue Reading
Houston Teen Not Charged for Stabbing Father Due to Self-Defense
A Houston teen will not be charged for fatally stabbing her father because police believe it was done in self-defense. The teen girl, 17, reportedly was in an altercation with her father early ... Continue Reading
Houston Authorities Crack Down on Violent Crime
According to a news report by KTRK ABC 13, the U.S. Attorney's office in Harris County and other local law enforcement leaders have announced federal arrests of suspects for a variety of offenses, ... Continue Reading
New Texas Law Limits Bail for Violent Offenders
A new Texas law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in Houston on Monday, Sept. 13 attempts to keep some arrested persons in jail if they have a previous criminal record, even though they haven’t had their day ... Continue Reading
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