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What is a Texas Magistrate's Order of Emergency Protection? How to amend a MOEP in a family violence case in Texas.

Everything you need to know about pretrial diversion programs in Harris County, Texas.

In Texas, Assault on a Family Member is typically a Class A Misdemeanor. If the victim alleges that he or she was choked, however, the...

As a practicing criminal defense attorney, clients often ask me how to get a criminal record expunged in Texas. The quick and easy answer...

In my 10 years of experience as a weapons charge defense attorney in Houston, I've represented countless individuals charged with...

Do I have to disclose an arrest if the case has been expunged in Texas? In Texas, you DO NOT have to disclose an expunged case. Texas...

A misdemeanor assault-family member charge can become a felony Aggravated Assault on a Family Member if a deadly weapon is alleged to...

Can you get arrested for DWI if you're driving while stoned or on prescription drugs? The answer is Yes, even if you haven't had a drop...

I get calls every day from spouses asking how to drop assault charges against a family member. In Texas, the victim in an assault family...

The new non-disclosure laws in Texas, which took effect on September 1, 2017, allow you to clear or seal a prior DWI on your record. This...