If you now face or have faced a charge of domestic violence in the Houston area, you may be wondering how domestic violence laws in Texas can impact your ability to own a firearm. In this article, we ... Continue Reading
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 around the nation. District C Houston City Council member Abbie Kamin considers ... Continue Reading
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 to remain confined in their homes. A recent article in the Huffington Post ... Continue Reading
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 the month prior, just as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began causing many ... Continue Reading
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 known as novel coronavirus 2019 pandemic, may spur more cases of domestic ... Continue Reading
What Crimes Are Punishable by Death in Texas?
The recent execution of white supremacist gang member Justen Grant Hall at the Texas state penetentiary in Huntsville brings to mind an important question: What crimes are punishable by death in ... Continue Reading