Category: Domestic Violence

Things Are Getting Heated: Crime Spikes in Summer Months

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Posted on July 14, 2023

Things Are Getting Heated: Crime Spikes in Summer Months

By Brooke Price In 2019, a study published in the National Bureau of Economic Research[1] discussed the impact of heat and pollution on crime, reporting that overall crime rose by 2.2% and violent crime by 5.7%. In the summer, there are higher rates of arrests for aggravated assault, sexual assault, burglary, domestic violence, and crimes involving weapons.[2] So, why... Read More »

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When Drinking Leads to Violence

Price Twine

Posted on May 9, 2023

By: Brooke Price Studies have shown that domestic violence frequently occurs alongside substance abuse disorders, with alcohol being a major factor.[1] Although drinking is never an excuse for committing assault or any other acts of violence, impairment can impact a person’s judgement, perception, and processing abilities. Simple miscommunications or underlying traumas may be exacerbated when... Read More »

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Family Violence Assault and Its Consequences

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Posted on March 16, 2023

Family Violence Assault and Its Consequences

Domestic assault is any type of physical abuse or violence that occurs between people in an intimate relationship, family members, or household members. The State of Texas does not have a separate law for domestic assault. Instead, the general statute for ‘assault’ is applied to domestic disputes. The collateral consequences are more far-reaching if the... Read More »

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Strangulation Elevates Consequences of Domestic Assault

Price Twine

Posted on May 19, 2021

Strangulation Elevates Consequences of Domestic Assault

Domestic violence in Texas falls into one of three categories: domestic assault, aggravated domestic assault, and continuous family violence. According to Tex. Penal Code Ann. §22.01, domestic assault is (1) intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person, (2) intentionally or knowingly threatening another person with imminent bodily injury, or (3) intentionally or knowingly causing physical... Read More »

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Tagged assault, assault by strangulation

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Holidays at Home Can Spell Trouble

Price Twine

Posted on December 22, 2020

Post Written By Brooke Price According to the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, family violence reports increase on average 2.7% during the holiday season. However, the number of hotline calls drops dramatically. Call volume decreases on average 53% on Christmas Day and 30% on New Year’s day. With the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) keeping... Read More »

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Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, domestic violence, family violence

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How Assault Family Violence Charges Can Affect the Entire Family

Price Twine

Posted on December 14, 2020

How Assault Family Violence Charges Can Affect the Entire Family

Many times when there is discord in the family, it has been brewing for months, if not years. And, in many of those instances, disagreements combined with alcohol or stress blow up when one family member or a well-intentioned neighbor calls the police. Then, usually, someone in the family household goes to jail. Once... Read More »

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Domestic Violence Law Applies to Women Too!

Price Twine

Posted on August 4, 2020

Domestic Violence Law Applies to Women Too!

When we think about domestic violence and abuse, we generally see women as the victim in a violent relationship. In fact, according to the NCADV, 1 in 4 women are physically abused by an intimate partner in their lifetime. However, anyone can experience domestic violence or family violence. With COVID-19 continuing to rise and... Read More »

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Tagged assault, COVID-19

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Domestic Violence on the rise with COVID-19 quarantine

Price Twine

Posted on April 1, 2020

Domestic Violence on the rise with COVID-19 quarantine

By Brooke Price Economic stress, job uncertainty, trouble finding childcare, and weeks of social distancing create situations for anxiety and tension. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, relationships with loved ones are being challenged in new ways. Officials in cities with high numbers of reported cases are anticipating, and in some places seeing, a... Read More »

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Consequences of Family Violence in Round Rock

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Posted on January 13, 2014

Consequences of Family Violence in Round Rock

Domestic violence, otherwise called family violence in Texas has received attention from the state as well as from district attorneys in all jurisdictions. In Williamson County, the county attorney assists in the prevention and prosecution of domestic violence through protective orders, prosecution of domestic violence crimes, and community outreach. The state contends that domestic... Read More »

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Case Results

Dismissed

DWI

February 2020

Officer claimed several reasons for the initial stop of client. Portable breath test on scene showed BAC above .08 but lab results of blood taken hours later showed a BAC below .08. After reviewing video of client on scene and... read more »

Dismissed

Injury to Child

February 2020

After a thorough negotiation, the State reduced the charge to a misdemeanor and agreed to allow client to complete Pretrial Intervention Program for a dismissal of all charges and eligibility to expunge the full record.

Dismissed

Possession of Dangerous Drug

February 2020

After showing client was a victim of traumatic circumstances and was seeking assistance, State agreed to dismiss.

Reduced Charge

DWI 2nd

February 2020

State had a strong case, but after explaining client’s several extenuating circumstances a plea deal for a time served on a reduced charge of a class B misdemeanor was agreed to. No jail time and no probation required.

Dismissed

Assault by Contact (child)

March 2020

After reviewing evidence and client completing an agreed educational class, the State agreed to dismiss the charge.

Dismissed

Assault Family Violence

March 2020

After reviewing evidence and providing context of situation, State agreed to dismiss.

Dismissed

Assault Causes Bodily Injury x 2

March 2020

After reviewing evidence and showing that alleged victims participated in the assaultive conduct (mutual combat defense) the State dismissed.

*The results discussed here are not necessarily representative of the results achieved in all cases. The facts and circumstances of each case are different and must be evaluated on its own merit.

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