Can i have my niece put in jail for hitting & choking me. She has hit her & pushed her mother down.

You could apply for a Family Violence Protective Order and have her excluded from your home. Contact the office of the District Attorney in the...

Can I get back in my house if my spouse has moved out even though a protective order says I’m not aloud near the house?

The most important thing is to make sure you have a criminal defense attorney to fight against any criminal charges. Force used in self defense is...

Why is she your girlfriend and not your EX-girlfriend? Report her to the city police or county sheriff and seek a Family Violence Protective...

My husband has a few cases and they keep resetting them, he’s been in jail almost a year now. What does that mean ?

If he is still in jail pre-trial it means that he has not bonded out. You'll have to consult with his criminal defense attorney for the specific...

If my name is brought up will I be sent to testify?

If you have relevant testimony you could be called as a witness by either the prosecutor or the defense attorney. Only those lawyers are in any...

Peace officers are authorized to make an arrest without a warrant if they have probable cause to believe that family violence occurred. It is...

Can I be criminally charged for text messaging someone during daytime hours that is stalking my wife? I’m trying to stop him.

Yes. Sending unwanted text messages is harassment. Doing it repeatedly is Stalking. Report his behavior to the cops rather than taking it into...

The term "walk through" implies that you've made bond arrangements in advance. An attorney can get a personal bond signed in advance, but without...

Both the police and the DA have a duty to keep you informed per the Crime Victim Rights outlined in chapter 56 of the Texas Code of Criminal...

Will i go to jail if a Class A misdemeanor warrant was issued while on differed ad-justification?

An actual injury like a bruise or a scratch is NOT required for Assault with Injury. However, the state must at least prove that your reckless...