Harris County Domestic Violence Legal Advice (30 found)

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Edward Jerome Blum
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I don't practice in TX, but in most jurisdictions it is against the law to make...
Paul Holt Walcutt
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In the State of Texas, a person commits the offense of Terroristic Threat if...
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Edward Jerome Blum
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I don't practice in TX, but yes. You can get a restraining order through the...
Paul Holt Walcutt
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You can file a complaint by calling 311 (for non-emergencies) or 911 (for...
Paul Holt Walcutt
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You can always call the non-emergency police number (usually 311) to report him...
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Robert Hampton Tuthill
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Whether someone is charged with a crime is not up to the "victim," it is up to...
Robert Hampton Tuthill
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If he has a court order authorizing him to enter the home during a certain time...
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Robert Sterling Guest
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Interference with an emergency call is a class A misdemeanor, the range of...
Paul Holt Walcutt
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I'd agree with the advice given by Mr. Guest. You would be well-advised to get...
Paul Holt Walcutt
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A defense attorney's job is to defend his or her client. If the person...
Robert Hampton Tuthill
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I agree with Mr. Walcutt. It is the job of a defense attorney to do whatever...
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Herman Martinez
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You should contact a family law attorney in the area where you live or contact...
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Jonathan H Levy
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CPS is being upfront with you, why not ask them for assistance getting a place...
Kevin L. Colbert
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The worst thing you can do is break your safety plan with CPS. Be patient and...
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Paul Holt Walcutt
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Contributor Level 7

It depends on several factors, so with the limited information you have...
Cynthia Russell Henley
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In addition to the information provided by Mr. Walcutt, you should be aware...
Paul Holt Walcutt
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As a lawful permanent resident, you can still be deported if you are convicted...
Cynthia Russell Henley
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I am unclear if your are saying both the assault cases are in Idaho. If so,...
Isaul Verdin
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Your question leaves out facts surrounding the circumstances of the domestic...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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I agree with my colleague. There are too many facts left out to render any...
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Laura A Fine
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You indicate that your husband's current attorney previously represented you in...
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Thomas E. Trahan's answer
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Not until the child's biological father's parental rights have been terminated....
Cynthia Russell Henley
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There exists a special unit entitled "family violence" in the DA's office in...
Cynthia Russell Henley
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Here are the relevant codes regarding protecting ones property. Essentially...
Paul Holt Walcutt
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Your injury is very serious, but that isn't the only thing that will be...
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Richard Lawrence Shea's answer
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Grandparent rights can be rather complicated. For some basic information on...
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Patricia Faye Bushman's answer
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Welcome to the world of CPS. Your daughter needs an attorney. There are too...
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Paul Holt Walcutt
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Based on what your neighbor has complained of, the police can file charges...
Cynthia Russell Henley
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I agree with Mr. Walcutt's answer for the most part, although I believe that...

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