Family and Domestic Violence

According to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) research, there were 219,782 victims of family violence in Texas in 2016. One in three Texas residents will experience family violence, with the vast majority of adult victims being women. To better understand how prevalent family violence is in Texas, DPS research goes on to identify who… Read More

A protective order is a legal document that prevents a person from having any sort of contact with another. Also called a restraining order, it may be issued after various types of allegations, including stalking, sexual assault, and trafficking. How and Why Protective Orders Are Issued Per Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 7A, a… Read More

Domestic violence can be a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the specifics of the charges you face and whether you have been convicted of the same or similar offenses before. Keep reading to learn more about domestic violence offenses and penalties in Dallas. Find out what you can do to protect your rights if… Read More

The Texas penal code defines domestic violence (as it is called in many states) as family violence, in many cases. Family violence is defined in part by the Texas Family Code §71.004. The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) outlines the forms of violence that qualify as family violence in Texas. They include: Any act… Read More