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
Houston Homicides Spike Despite Severe Penalties in Texas
The number of homicides have spiked this year in Houston, despite the fact that Texas penalties are severe. According to the Houston Police Department, Houston recorded 222 homicides as of June 21, ... Continue Reading
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 occurred during the incident. Take the case of Chad Wheeler, who played football ... Continue Reading
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 prison for domestic violence convictions. These alternatives to incarceration ... Continue Reading
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 convictions can come even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Take 2 recent Houston-area ... Continue Reading
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 her own purposes, the woman said in a witness statement in Depp’s libel ... Continue Reading