Can my boyfriend do jail time for violating a temporary restraining order that i placed on him?

Yes, violation of a protective order is the same level of offense as Assault Bodily Injury and it is usually much easier for the prosecution to...

My ex hit me 1/2016 while carrying our youngest daughter. I have a video of him doing it, is it too late to press charges ?

The limitations period for misdemeanor assault is two years from the date of the incident so it is probably too late to be the basis of a criminal...

Can i file 3 counts of child endangerment on my ex if he grabbed the wheel and jerked it while i drove 55 with 3 kids under 10?

No, you can't file charges. You can report it to law enforcement and, if they determine an offense was committed, they can pursue charges. ...

Under Texas law you can't accidentally commit Assault or Injury to a Child but it is possible to recklessly commit the former and to commit the...

Contact a Florida attorney in the county where the case was filed and ask if there are any options to clear or seal your record. The feds...

Can you get probation if you was on house arrest and you to jail in Austin Texas ?

This is a conversation you should have with your loved one's criminal defense attorney. Generally speaking, "house arrest" in Travis County...

I need to know if I have a blue warrant..

Travis County Sheriff posts warrants online here: https://public.co.travis.tx.us/wow/ However, sometimes they take a few days or even weeks to...

What is the penalty for assault and battery? And how long does it take to be extradited to Texas from CA?

This question was marked "Federal Crime" but Assault is a state offense so I've changed the practice area to "Violent Crime." Texas doesn't...

What happens in jury trial if person get arrested for family violence?

Probation is a conviction, and a conviction for domestic violence makes any non-citizen into a deportable alien, even if they have a valid visa or...

You should be working with your husband's defense team. The prosecutor can dismiss the case or reduce the charge pursuant to a plea agreement. ...

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