Texas law holds provisions against the verbal and emotional abuse of spouses or adult partners. Some individuals might have questions about what constitutes this practice and where the line exists between abusive behaviors and arguments or disagreements. When it comes...
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How credible is eyewitness testimony?
Having a Texas criminal charge pending against you may have you feeling anxious already. You may feel even more uneasy if you learn there is an eyewitness planning to identify you as the guilty party. Many people believe that eyewitness testimony is one of the most...
How anger management could help your assault case
If you struggle to manage your anger, your anger could leave you with an assault charge. According to the American Psychological Association, anger can be unpredictable and powerful enough to leave people at its mercy. Anger can begin mild and end in rage or fury....
The impact of false allegations of domestic violence
If you are currently facing allegations of domestic violence, you need to understand the many ways in which the outcome of your case could affect your life. Some people do not realize how devastating domestic violence accusations often are, even if the person accused...
Why has Texas reduced death penalty cases?
Texas used to lead the country in the number of death penalty cases it closed every year, but things have changed in recent years. Texas Monthly explains that Texas has drastically reduced the number of executions. There are a variety of factors that have led to the...
What do you know about verbal and emotional abuse?
After getting into a heated argument with your girlfriend, you learned she charged you with domestic violence. Because you never raised a hand against her, you feel confused about where the accusations of harm stemmed from. The Office on Women's Health explains...