By Tylden Shaeffer | Published October 18, 2017 | Posted in Criminal Defense | Tagged Tags: domestic violence | Comments Off on Domestic Violence Consequences
While it is not a popular topic of discussion, domestic violence touches many lives. Thousands of people suffer from its harmful effects every year, both as victims and as offenders. Domestic violence can be a devastating and traumatic event for any family to face and often ruins the lives of those affected. While the reasons Read More
Read MoreCredit card fraud occurs when theft is committed through the use of a stolen, fake, expired, cancelled, or revoked credit card. While this fraud is commonly committed by a person who unlawfully obtained a card, the card holder themselves might also be responsible for the fraud. When in possession of the illicit card, a person Read More
Read MoreFrom failing a drug test to skipping mandatory office appointments, there are various ways you can put your probation at risk. Depending on the type of probation, these violations can result in serious consequences—including jail or prison time. The following tips should help you increase the odds of avoiding violating probation and assist you in Read More
Read MoreWhen it comes to a hit and run, no one is exempt. This common occurrence can happen to anybody. Whether you run out of fear, guilt, or even as a misunderstanding, it is illegal to flee the scene of an accident in the state of Texas. Leaving the scene of an accident is defined as Read More
Read MoreAs people, we are bound to make mistakes. Some of us have made our fair share, while others may be first-time offenders. These mistakes—big or small—can have lasting consequences that often follow you for the rest of your life. But, wherever you fall along the spectrum, you don’t deserve to be haunted by your past Read More
Read MoreIn Texas, there are several different crimes that are considered domestic violence. While most people refer to this offense conduct as either domestic violence or domestic abuse, the Texas Penal Code refers to them are family violence crimes. The primary types of domestic violence, or family violence, offenses are assault, violation of a protective order Read More
Read MoreIn Bexar County, a man was issued service of five years’ probation and a fine of only $1,500. The incident occurred last May. The man’s 31-year-old wife had expressed that she had had thoughts of suicide. She had been ill, suffering from Crohn’s Disease, as well as from depression. Our very own San Antonio criminal Read More
Read MoreWhile under the anxiety of facing criminal charges and the prospect of spending any amount of time in jail, you may be seriously considering a plea bargain offered by the prosecution. There are times when it may be beneficial to accept a plea deal. However, it is often difficult to know under just what circumstances. Read More
Read MoreAny time an individual has been convicted of a crime that conviction will be found on their criminal record. An arrest is usually listed, even if you are not convicted. The unfortunate part about that is even if your arrest, or conviction, occurred because of a horrible mistake you made or because you were in Read More
Read MoreIt seems as though marijuana use and its legalization is on the horizon for many more states across the country. While Colorado and Washington have already legalized marijuana for recreational use, states such as California and Massachusetts allow consumption with a recognized medical need. Marijuana legalization has been on the ballot in other areas as Read More
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